Stephen Grover Cleveland|Grover Cleveland inaugurated as 22nd President of 38 United States.

Stephen Grover Cleveland|Grover Cleveland inaugurated as the 24th President of 44 United States.

Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah Territory|Great Tabernacle on Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah Territory|Temple Block dedicated by President John Taylr, b. 1808|John Taylor.

Thomas Jefferson is third President of 16 United States.

Ulysses S. Grant inaugurated as 18th President of 37 United States.

Utah Territory|Utah women given the right to vote; Liberal (non-Mormon) Party formed opposing People's (Mormon) Party.

Utah admitted to the Union as the 45th state by President Stephen Grover Cleveland|Grover Cleveland.

Wilford Woodruff Jr.|Wilford Jr. called to serve a mission in England.

William Henry Harrison inaugurated as ninth President of 26 United States.

William McKinley inaugurated as 25th President of 45 United States.

Zachary Taylor inaugurated as twelfth President of 30 United States.

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A common phrase to hear around St. Patrick's Day is the Irish Bl...

A common phrase to hear around St. Patrick's Day is the Irish Blessing. Although its exact origins are unknown, its message is clear: may God keep and protect you through life. Wilford Woodruff was constantly highlighting the blessings and messages from God that he received and perceived for himself and others. As he observed, may we always remember that "comforts and blessings flow from God, the bountiful giver of…

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: December 25, 1840 — Chris...

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: December 25, 1840 — Christmas Day in London Wilford Woodruff went into great detail about his Christmas in London, even describing everything he ate for dinner! He expressed gratitude in saying, “This is the first Christmas I ever spent in England, where I shall be next Christmas day the Lord only knows, & what a year to come will bring forth we cannot tell…

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: December 8, 1840—A Visit...

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: December 8, 1840—A Visit to the Stables of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria Wilford wrote a detailed description of his visit to the Queen's Stables with Heber C. Kimball while on a mission in England. During their visit he wrote, "We had a slight view of the Queen's riding ground as we passed along. One of the Lords & others were…

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: February 17, 1848 – A Day...

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: February 17, 1848 – A Day of Manual Labor On this day in history Wilford Woodruff spent the day grinding wheat in the mill with Brother Davis. He writes, “I carried 9 bushels of wheat & 5 of buckwheat to the water mill. I spent the day until 12 o'clock at night with Brother Davis grinding in the mill. Mrs. Woodruff spent the…

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: February 8, 1844 – Joseph...

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: February 8, 1844 – Joseph Smith’s Presidential Candidacy On this day in history, Wilford Woodruff met with Joseph Smith, W. W. Phelps, and a number of citizens to discuss the presidential campaign of Joseph Smith. In his remarks, Joseph Smith shared his reasons for running as President. “Persecution has rolled upon our heads from time to time from portions of the United…

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: January 1, 1838 — New Yea...

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: January 1, 1838 — New Year’s Day as a missionary in Maine Wilford Woodruff spent his new year as a missionary in Vinalhaven, Maine. He spent the day doing visits, and he also baptized three people, two of whom were sea captains. Of this area he wrote, “I have been declaring the word of God faithfully through these islands for many days…

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: January 26, 1867—Temple E...

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: January 26, 1867—Temple Endowments On this day in history, Wilford Woodruff participated in an endowment session. He wrote that he administered 13 endowments and also assisted in sealings. One of the people he helped seal was Samuel Smith, nephew of Joseph Smith. Wilford recorded, “I rejoice to see these Sons of the Prophets coming forward & magnifying their calling in the church…

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: January 5, 1862 — A Sunda...

A day in the life of Wilford Woodruff: January 5, 1862 — A Sunday spent with Lorenzo Snow and Brigham Young On this day in history, Wilford Woodruff met with his quorum and attended a meeting with Lorenzo Snow and the prophet Brigham Young. Wilford took many notes on a "very instructing and useful discourse" given by President Young: "He exhorted the saints to bring their passions in subjection to the…