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Who was the first president of the LDS Church?

  • Joseph Smith

  • Brigham Young

  • John Taylor

  • Wilford Woodruff

Answer

Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter-day Saint movement, served as its first president from 1830 until his death in 1844. Under Smith's leadership, the church grew rapidly, establishing communities in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois, and sending missionaries throughout the United States and abroad. Smith's teachings and revelations, including the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants, continue to form the core of LDS beliefs and practices.
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