Legacy

Author Ron Anderson discusses Abraham Lincoln and his relationship with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What was America like in the time of Joseph Smith? Historians Chad Orton and Bill Slaughter talk about art, music and politics in Joseph Smith's America.

He is the only President of the church not born in the United States. This episode of Legacy discusses the life of President John Taylor.

Historian Brittany Chapman talks about some of the lesser known Latter-day Saint women.

Delayed in part by World War I, construction of the Cardston Alberta Temple lasted for 10 years. This temple was a first in many ways.

They pitched their tents in the rain and mud that first night. Historians talk about early Latter-day Saint settlements in Southern Alberta, Canada.

The 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, Illinois, presented Latter-day Saints with their first opportunity to introduce the Church to an international audience. Historian Reid Neilson talks about this critical event in Church history.

Historians discuss the Joseph Smith Papers project and share insights into the history of the project and what the future holds.

Colonizer, territorial Governor, and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young.

Under repeated grenade and mortar fire, Latter-day Saint George Wahlen refused evacuation, preferring to aid those he perceived to be in greater danger. Author Gary Toyn discusses the remarkable life of this World War II US Medal of Honor recipient.

Irene Corbett was a Latter-day Saint wife and mother of three. She was returning from studying medicine in London and, unfortunately, booked her passage on the Titanic.

106-year-old Lorna Call Alder has lived an extraordinary life by any standards. Growing up in the Mormon colonies of Mexico, she remembers meeting Poncho Villa during the Mexican revolution. Historian Barbara Jones Brown talks about the remarkable life of this remarkable woman.

Historian Mary Jayne Woodger discusses the life of President George Albert Smith.

Historians Emily Utt and Chad Orton discuss the history of the Beehive House.

Historian Angela Ames discusses the lives of Latter-day Saint women in West Africa.

The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Young Women camps in the Church. In this episode of Legacy we discuss that first camp and how camps have evolved over the century.

Historian Chad Orton discusses Elder George Q. Cannon's mission to the Hawaiian Islands.

Historian Mark Staker shares insights into Emma Smith's early years in Harmony, PA.

This documentary episode of Legacy depicts the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

What did Mark Twain say about the Mormons? How about Sharon Osbourne or Charles Dickens? What did they have to say? In this episode of Legacy we discuss what famous people throughout history have said about Mormons.

Dr. Scott Esplin discusses the other groups that settled in Nauvoo. He also shares insights into the Church's return to Nauvoo in the 20th century.

Members of the Young Women General Board and the Young Women History committee discuss Young Women standards throughout the history of the Young Women organization.

In 1890, the Young Ladies general presidency wrote the following instructions to stake leaders: "Remember that perfect womanhood is the object for which you are laboring, and everything which will tend to your development physically, mentally, and morally should be adopted by the associations." Members of the Young Women History Committee discuss how activities have always been an important part of the Young Women organization.

Did you know that in 1893 President Wilford Woodruff held a special dedicatory session in the Salt Lake Temple for only the youth of the Church? Members of the Young Women History Committee discuss how temple worship has always been an important part of the Young Women organization.