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Ministry of Ezra Taft Benson: A Latter-day Saint in Washington, D.C. Ezra Taft Benson is appointed Secretary of Agriculture by President Dwight Eisenhower. See how he handled the pressure of politics.
Mar 31, 2023 · Ezra Taft Benson, president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1985–1994. President Benson was born August 4, 1899, in Whitney, Idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children. He was named after his great-grandfather, Elder Ezra T. Benson, who had served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Ezra Taft Benson (February 22, 1811 – September 3, 1869) (commonly referred to as Ezra T. Benson to distinguish him from his great-grandson of the same name) was an apostle and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Ezra Taft Benson became President of the Church at age 86. He served for more than eight years (1985–1994). Nine temples were dedicated during President Benson's administration.
Ezra Taft Benson. February 22, 1811–September 3, 1869. 1 Born at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts; son of Chloe Taft and John Benson. 2 Baptized, July 19, 1840, at Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. Served several missions to the eastern United States. Presided over a church conference at Boston, 1844–1845.
Ezra Taft Benson was secretary of agriculture under President Eisenhower from January 21, 1953, to January 20, 1961. Benson attended Oneida Stake Academy in Preston, Idaho, from 1914 to 1918 and had just enrolled at Utah State Agricultural College when he was drafted into the Army in the waning months of the First World War.
May 27, 2011 · Ezra Taft Benson (1899-), thirteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is noted for his extensive Church service and his distinguished career in government. He served forty-two years as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and was U.S. secretary of agriculture for eight years in the administration of ...
