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David O. McKay; 9th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; April 9, 1951 () – January 18, 1970 () Predecessor: George Albert Smith: Successor: Joseph Fielding Smith: President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (with Joseph Fielding Smith as Acting President)
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Learn about the life and ministry of David O. McKay, who became the ninth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1951. Read about his heritage, childhood, education, mission, marriage, and teachings as a prophet of God.
Learn about the life and ministry of David O. McKay, who served as an Apostle for 44 years and as Church President for 19 years. Watch videos of his testimony, teachings, and experiences as a missionary, educator, and temple builder.
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Learn about the life and service of David O. McKay, the ninth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a teacher, missionary, Apostle, and leader who expanded the Church's missionary program and temples.
Mar 25, 2024 · David O. McKay (born Sept. 8, 1873, Huntsville, Utah, U.S.—died Jan. 18, 1970, Salt Lake City, Utah) was a U.S. religious leader, the ninth president (1951–70) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). He served as a missionary in Scotland (1897–99) and then returned to Utah to become instructor and principal (1899 ...
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Ambassador of the Faith. By Wade Murdock. President McKay reached out to the world during his 19 years as Church President. During those years Church membership nearly tripled. On a rainy morning in 1953, 79-year-old President David O. McKay visited Thurso, Scotland, to see the home where his forebears had embraced the restored gospel more than ...
Aug 13, 2010 · Author: Allen, James B. David O. McKay (1873-1970), sustained as the ninth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 9, 1951, served as a General Authority for nearly sixty-four years, longer than any other person in Church history. During that time he served as a counselor in the First Presidency for seventeen years ...