Latter-day Saints Migration in the 1800s
In 1838, the Missouri Governor issued an executive order forcing thousands of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to … read more
In 1838, the Missouri Governor issued an executive order forcing thousands of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to flee west. Brigham Young University professor Fred Woods talked about their journey to Salt Lake City, Utah. This program was hosted by the Kansas City Public Library in Missouri. close
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