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149: Sociopolitical Forces that Led to Ezra Taft Benson's "To the Mothers in Zion"

Latter Day Struggles

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Understanding Ezra Taft Benson's Background and the Political Climate of the Time

This chapter explores the importance of understanding the social and political context surrounding Ezra Taft Benson's 'To the Mothers of Zion' talk, including his background in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his role in Eisenhower's administration. It also delves into the post-World War II fear of communism and the emphasis on the traditional family.

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