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Ezra Taft Benson

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Ezra Taft Benson was an American farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as United States Secretary of Agriculture during both presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower and as thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1985 until his death in 1994. He was the last president of the LDS Church born in the 19th century.
Elder Ezra Taft Benson, Elder Ezra T. Benson, Elder E. T. Benson
LDS
LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
1899-08-04
Whitney, Idaho
1994-05-30
Britain (1921-1923)

Attended Utah State University

Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University

Master's degree from Iowa State University

Preliminary work on a doctorate at the University of California at Berkeley

United States Agricultural College

Member of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America.

United States Secretary of Agriculture for both of the administrations of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Male
Author, Featuring
English

10 Works by Ezra Taft Benson

Title Role Year Genre
Necessity of Opposition Author Personal Essay
The Word of Wisdom Author Personal Essay
Times for All Things - Prayer - Chastisement - Unity - Faithfulness - Reverence for Sacred Things - Reformation Author Personal Essay
The Vine and Fig Tree - Duties of Saints Author Personal Essay
Mission to England--Reminiscences, Etc. Author Personal Essay
Gratitude for the Blessings of the Gospel. Author 1862 Personal Essay
An Interview with Ezra Taft Benson 1979 Featuring Interview / Panel
Fireside for parents: strengthening the bonds of love in the home Author
Primary Fireside: Teacher, do you love me? Author
Aaronic Priesthood restoration commemoration youth fireside (1986) Author
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