Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission

Date Formed
1844 April 9
Date Ended
1844 June 27
Location Formed
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Location Ended
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Organization Type
Ecclesiastical
Organization Area
North-america
Organization Participants in Database
353

After Joseph Smith was nominated for President of the United States, Brigham Young announced in a special conference held 9 April 1844 that "Elders will be sent to preach the gospel and electioneer." That day 244 men volunteered, with the number only growing afterwards.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Formed in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States

1844 April 9

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Occurred On 1844 April 9
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Charles C Rich Called as Mission President

1844 April 15 – July

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Ended On 1844 July
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Ended in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States

1844 June 27

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Occurred On 1844 June 27
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Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign (1844 - 1844) Profile
Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign (1844 - 1844) Profile