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1823: The Reed Smoot Hearings w/ John Larsen
Mormon Stories Podcast
The Persecution and Politicization of Polygamy
This chapter discusses the historical context of polygamy in Utah, including incidents such as the assassination of Parley P. Pratt and the Mountain Meadows massacre. It delves into the political tensions between the federal government and Utah, leading up to the Supreme Court case involving George Reynolds and the establishment clause. The chapter also explores the Reed Smoot Hearings and the controversy surrounding Reed Smoot's election due to his polygamous lifestyle.
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