People & Events

Learn more about the people and events featured in part one of the film.

Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith

People

Joseph Smith (1805-1844)
Brigham Young (1801-1877)

Events

Anti-Mormon Violence
Polygamy and the Church: A History
The Great Mormon Migration
The Mountain Meadows Massacre

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