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Presidents of the Church Collection

The first President of the Church, who played an influential role in the restoration of Christ’s gospel to the Earth, and establishing the doctrines and teachings of the Church.

Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the First Vision

Joseph Smith (1805-1844)

The second President of the Church, who led the Saints across the plains of the United States, and established the Church and settlements across the western United States.

Portrait of Brigham Young

Brigham Young (1801-1877)

The third President of the Church, who was an advocate for religious freedom, as he presided during years of persecution.

A full- body portrait of John Taylor with white hair and a short beard, sitting in a chair.

John Taylor

John Taylor (1808-1887)

The fourth President of the Church, known for helping to advance temple and family history work and officially ending the practice of plural marriage.

Retrato de Wilford Woodruff

Wilford Woodruff (1807-1898)

The fifth President of the Church, who emphasized the law of tithing and temple worship, while helping to stabilize the Church financially.

Snow, Lorenzo

Lorenzo Snow (1814-1901)

The sixth President of the Church, who strengthened missionary work and issued the 1918 vision of the redemption of the dead.

Smith, Joseph F.

Joseph F. Smith (1838-1918)

The seventh President of the Church, who guided the Church through the Great Depression and expanded the Church welfare programs.

A portrait photograph by the Hartsook Photo Studio of Heber J. Grant in a dark suit and tie.

Heber J. Grant

Heber J. Grant (1856-1945)

The eighth President of the Church, who promoted humanitarian work and international goodwill after World War II.

George A. Smith

George Albert Smith (1870-1951)

The ninth President of the Church, who emphasized education, missionary work, and worldwide church expansion.

A portrait photograph by the Boyart Studio of David O. McKay in a dark suit.

David O. McKay

David O. McKay (1873-1970)

The tenth President of the Church, who served as Church historian and was a prolific writer, known for strong doctrinal teachings.

Portrait of President Joseph Fieldling Smith standing by a chair, one hand on the back of the chair and the other hand resting on a stack of books on a table. There is a bookcase in the background.

Portrait of President Joseph Fieldling Smith standing by a chair, one hand on the back of the chair and the other hand resting on a stack of books on a table.  There is a bookcase in the background.

Joseph Fielding Smith

Joseph Fielding Smith (1876-1972)

The eleventh President of the Church, who architected the Church welfare system and priesthood correlation program.

Harold B. Lee; GAB 132; Our Heritage, 123-24

A portrait by Merrett T. Smith of President Harold B. Lee wearing a white shirt, black suit, and glasses.

Harold B. Lee

Harold B. Lee (1899-1973)

The twelfth President of the Church, who is remembered for the 1978 revelation extending priesthood to all worthy male members.

Portrait of President Spencer W. Kimball. He is holding an open book in his hands.

Kimball, Spencer W.

Spencer W. Kimball (1895-1985)

The thirteenth President of the Church, who emphasized the Book of Mormon as the keystone of the faith.

Head and shoulders portrait of Ezra Taft Benson taken in 1974.

Benson, Ezra Taft

Ezra Taft Benson (1899-1994)

The fourteenth President of the Church, who encouraged members to make the temple the symbol of their membership.

A portrait photograph by Merrett T. Smith of Howard W. Hunter in a dark suit, sitting in a leather chair.

Howard W. Hunter

Howard W. Hunter (1907-1995)

The fifteenth President of the Church, who is known for global temple building and an increased media presence for the Church.

A portrait photograph by Jed A. Clark of Gordon B. Hinckley in a dark suit, standing with his arm resting on a leather chair.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon B. Hinckley (1910-2008)

The sixteenth President of the Church, who is remembered for his compassionate service and emphasis on caring for others.

Official portrait of President Thomas S. Monson, 2008.

Thomas S. Monson

Thomas S. Monson (1927-2018)

The seventeenth President of the Church, who has emphasized the use of the Church’s full name, increased temple announcements, and adjustments to Church programs.

Official portrait of President Russell M. Nelson taken January 2018

Russell M. Nelson

Russell M. Nelson (1924-2025)

The eighteenth and current President of the Church, set apart in October 2025, he is known for his doctrinal teachings on the family and the plan of salvation.

Official Portrait of President Dallin H. Oaks taken March 2018.

Dallin H. Oaks Official Portrait 2018

Dallin H. Oaks (1932-Present)

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