David O. McKay

David O. McKay

David Oman McKay (September 8, 1873 – January 18, 1970) was the ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), serving from 1951 until his death. Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906, McKay was a general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church history except Eldred G. Smith.

Read more about David O. McKay:  Early Life, Member of The Quorum of The Twelve, Influence On Education, As President of The LDS Church, Death, Family Ties, Quotations, Works

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