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23 Dec 1805
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Birth of Joseph Smith
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1820
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God and Jesus appear to 14-year-old Joseph Smith in the "First Vision"
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1823
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Angel Moroni reveals location of golden plates to Joseph Smith
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1827
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Joseph Smith marries Emma Hale
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1830
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Joseph Smith publishes the Book of Mormon, an English translation of the golden plates
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6 Apr 1830
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints founded
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1835
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Joseph Smith publishes the Book of Commandments
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1838
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Massacre at Haun's Mill
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1839
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Joseph Smith and his followers settle in Illinois, found the city of Nauvoo
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1843
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Joseph Smith runs for President of the United States
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1843
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A special revelation to Joseph Smith introduces polygamy in the Mormon Church
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1844
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Joseph Smith is killed by a mob while awaiting trial for promoting a riot
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1847
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Brigham Young establishes the First Presidency
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1848
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Mormon headquarters established at Salt Lake City, Utah
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1850
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James Strang crowned as "king"
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1856
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James Strang is shot and killed
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1857
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Utah War between Mormons and federal forces
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1858
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Mountain Meadows Massacre: Mormon militia kill 120 immigrants on their way to California
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1860
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Joseph Smith III claims to receive a revelation as Prophet/President of a "New Organization" of the Latter Day Saint church.
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1882
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Edmunds Act outlaws polygamy
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1890
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Mormons formally abolish polygamy
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1978
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A special revelation discontinues racism
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2002
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"Reform Mormonism" founded
