| − | '''George Albert Smith''' (b. April 4, 1870; d. April 4, 1951) was a Prophet and eighth President of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. He was called at the age of 33 to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. As church President, he championed a massive welfare assistance to Europe following World War II. In 1931, he served on the advisory board of the National Council of [[Boy Scouts of America]]. Goerge reconciled 1200 Mexican members that created a Church schism. He was responsible for expanding programs to help [[American Indians]]. A person of compassion, he worked especially in the interests of the youth of the church, the troubled, the poor, and the underprivileged. <ref>[http://www.onlineutah.com/smithgahistory.shtml History of George Albert Smith] Online Utah</ref> | + | '''George Albert Smith''' (b. April 4, 1870; d. April 4, 1951) was Prophet and eighth President of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. He was called at the age of 33 to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. As church President, he championed a massive welfare assistance to Europe following World War II. In 1931, he served on the advisory board of the National Council of [[Boy Scouts of America]]. Goerge reconciled 1200 Mexican members that created a Church schism. He was responsible for expanding programs to help [[American Indians]]. A person of compassion, he worked especially in the interests of the youth of the church, the troubled, the poor, and the underprivileged. <ref>[http://www.onlineutah.com/smithgahistory.shtml History of George Albert Smith] Online Utah</ref> |