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Happy Birthday President Oaks | 12 August

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Here’s your daily dose of what matters most! Today, we celebrate President Dallin H. Oak’s birthday.

Scripture

And the king said that a seer is greater than a prophet.—Mosiah 8:15

Quote

Our belief in divine inspiration gives Latter-day Saints a unique responsibility to uphold and defend the United States Constitution and principles of constitutionalism.—Dallin H. Oaks

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This Day in Church History

1841: Joseph Smith preaches to about 100 Sac and Fox Indians during their visit to Nauvoo, including Chiefs Keokuk, Kiskuhosh, and Appanoose.
1901: The Japan Mission is organized by Elder Heber J. Grant. In 1924, it is discontinued but later reopened in 1948.
1932: Dallin H. Oaks, future BYU president and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, is born in Provo, Utah.

Daily Question

What is your favorite quote from President Oaks?

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