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This article lists the presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The included persons have served as President of the Church and prophet, seer, and revelator of the LDS Church.
Joseph F. Smith was the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during World War I. Joseph F. Smith was the president of the LDS Church during the time of World War 1. [4] Even though he was an advocate for peace, when the United States entered WWI by declaring war on Germany, Smith supported the cause.
Latter-day Saints consider the president of the church to be a "prophet, seer, and revelator" and refer to him as "the Prophet", a title that was originally given to Smith. When the name of the president is used by adherents, it is usually prefaced by the title "President". Russell M. Nelson has been the president since January 14, 2018.
Heber Jeddy Grant [3] [4] (November 22, 1856 – May 14, 1945) was an American religious leader who served as the seventh president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Grant worked as a bookkeeper and a cashier, then was called to be an LDS apostle on October 16, 1882, at age 25.
The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during World War II from November 23, 1918 – May 14, 1945 Throughout both World Wars , the LDS Church maintained a stance of neutrality, focusing on supporting its members spiritually and materially without endorsing any political sides.
Thomas Spencer Monson (August 21, 1927 – January 2, 2018) was an American religious leader, author, and the 16th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). As president, he was considered by adherents of the religion to be a prophet, seer, and revelator.
General Presidents of the Young Women (organization) (1 C, 16 P) Pages in category "Presidents in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
Joseph Fielding Smith Jr. (July 19, 1876 – July 2, 1972) was an American religious leader and writer who served as the tenth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1970 until his death in 1972. He was the son of former church president Joseph F. Smith and the great-nephew of Church founder Joseph Smith.