Podcasts History This Day in Esoteric Political History Joseph Smith's Assassination (1844) w/ Spencer W McBride

Joseph Smith's Assassination (1844) w/ Spencer W McBride

Published: June 27, 2021, 11:56 a.m.

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It\\u2019s June 27th. This day in 1844, Mormon leader Joseph Smith was killed by a mob that stormed a jail in Carthage, Illinois. Earlier that spring, Smith had announced his candidacy for president.

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Jody, NIki, and Kellie are joined by Spencer W McBride to talk about Smith\\u2019s political ambitions, his surprisingly progressive platform, and his assassination.

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Spencer W. McBride\\u2019s latest book is \\u201cJoseph Smith for President.\\u201d You can find his work at spencerwmcbride.com

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