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1823: The Reed Smoot Hearings w/ John Larsen

Mormon Stories Podcast

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The Reed Smoot Hearings and the Controversial Marriage of Abraham Smoot and Lillian Hamlin

This chapter explores the strange case of Lillian Hamlin and Abraham Smoot in the context of the Reed Smoot Hearings, discussing how the Mormons tried to circumvent anti-polygamy laws by conducting marriages at sea. It also examines the credibility issues surrounding Joseph F. Smith and the tactics used by corporations to distance leaders from controversial actions.

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