Ezra Taft Benson speeches

Collection

Identifier: MS 0382

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Ezra Taft Benson speeches (1966-1976), consist of three published speeches by Benson: "Stand Up for Freedom," "Trade and Treason," and "The Gospel Teacher and His Message." The first two concern anti-communism and the third advocates teaching only "faith promoting" ideas.

Dates

1966-1976

Creator

Benson, Ezra Taft (Person)

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Biographical Sketch

Ezra Taft Benson was born on 4 August 1899 to George Taft Benson Jr. and Sarah Dunkley in Idaho. He married Flora Amussen in 1926 and received his master's degree in Agriculture from Iowa State College in 1927. In 1950, he joined the cabinet of President Dwight D. Eisenhower as Secretary of Agriculture. He remained in that position until 1958. In 1943, Benson was ordained to the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He became president of the Church in 1985 and served until his death in 1994.