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Book Chapter

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Bushman, Richard L.

Joseph Smith's Presidential Ambitions

Mormonism and American Politics

New York

Columbia University Press

2016

3-13

In this chapter, the author covers a brief history of Joseph Smith's political involvement, showing that Smith only reluctantly involved himself in national politics. The author also explores various motivations that may have influenced Joseph Smith's decision to run for presidency.

Smith, Joseph, Jr., political activities
Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Smith, Joseph, Jr., public image
Smith, Joseph, Jr., political thought
Smith, Joseph, Jr., American setting
Smith, Joseph, Jr., contributions of

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