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Harold Bingham Lee (March 28, 1899 – December 26, 1973) was an American religious leader and educator who served as the 11th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from July 1972 until his death in December 1973.
Harold B. Lee served as the 11th President of the Church from July 1972 until his death in December 1973. He was born to Louisa Emeline Bingham Lee and Samuel Marion Lee in 1899 and grew up on a farm in Clifton, Idaho.
Harold B. Lee, 11th President of the Church. Harold B. Lee was born on March 28, 1899, in Clifton, Idaho. In Idaho and later in Utah, he developed careers in education, business, and government.
Harold B. Lee presided over Salt Lake’s Pioneer Stake as the youngest stake president to that point. When the Great Depression hit, he found that half of his stake had become unemployed. In response to their needs, he established a welfare system, making use of the bishop’s storehouse.
Feb 20, 2023 · Harold B. Lee was the eleventh president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was known for overseeing the growth of the Church internationally, increasing the Church's welfare services, and correlating the curriculum of the Church.
Church leaders recognized that several local stakes had begun welfare programs in answer to the high unemployment. The First Presidency asked President Harold B. Lee, then stake president of the Pioneer Stake, to develop a welfare program that could be used throughout the Church.
Apr 17, 2024 · Harold B. Lee was the eleventh president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was known for overseeing the growth of the Church internationally, increasing the Church’s welfare services, and correlating the curriculum of the Church.
