Commentary on the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints during the Vietnam War

Keywords

Vietnam War; Culture; Religion; Leadership; History; Anxiety

Abstract

For thousands of Latter-day Saints who either served in Vietnam or waited for loved ones to come home, the conflict was an experience characterized by "apprehension, danger, temptation, and brotherhood." However, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during this time did not necessarily follow or embrace the cultural trends of the rest of the country.

Original Publication Citation

Woodger, Mary Jane, “Commentary of the Leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints During the Vietnam War.” Journal of the American Culture Association: Studies of a Civilization. Ray B. Browne, ed. Bowling Green, OH: Popular Press, no. 23, (Spring, 2001) 1: 53-61.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2000-3

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/6601

Publisher

Journal of American and Comparative Cultures

Language

english

College

Religious Education

Department

Church History and Doctrine

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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