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Keywords
vietnam, lds, mormon, war, conflict, pacifism, politics, vietnam war, cold war, conservativism, Packer, Hinckley, Lee, Clark, Brown, McKay, Benson, Ezra Taft Benson, John Birch Society, anti-communism, Petersen, Kimball, apostle, prophet, president, missionary, Latter-day Saints
Abstract
This poster presents a summary of original research based on public addresses given by LDS leaders during the Vietnam War era. It identifies and describes four different ideological perspectives on the Vietnam War that high-ranking LDS leaders publicly advocated during these years. Given the enormous amount of influence that LDS leaders in the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve have over Mormons, an analysis of their views is critical to understanding the beliefs and opinions of LDS members. Understanding the main points of agreement and disagreement among LDS leaders serves as a starting point to elucidate the evolution of the LDS Church since the 1970s.
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The Annual Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Research Conference showcases some of the best student research from the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The mentored learning program encourages undergraduate students to participate in hands-on and practical research under the direction of a faculty member. Students create these posters as an aide in presenting the results of their research to the public, faculty, and their peers.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Miller, Luke, "In the World but Not of It: Responses of LDS Leaders to the Vietnam War" (2015). FHSS Mentored Research Conference. 275.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/275
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2015-04-09
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
History
Course
History Capstone 490
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