Name: The Succession Crisis after Joseph Smith's Murder
Uploaded: 2026-02-04T18:32:24.501790878Z
Duration: 1970-01-01T00:08:02.940Z
Description: When Joseph Smith was martyred in 1844, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles were away on assignments. After their return, a solemn assembly was organized to choose the path forward.

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The Succession Crisis after Joseph Smith's Murder

Joseph Smith, Jr. kneeling in the Sacred Grove during the First Vision.  There are shafts of light shining down on Joseph.

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When Joseph Smith was martyred in 1844, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles were away on assignments. After their return, a solemn assembly was organized to choose the path forward.

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