In 1973 Benson was set apart as president of the Council of the Twelve Apostles. Then when Spencer W. Kimball passed away he became the thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At eighty-six years of age he became the second oldest man to succeed to the presidency. He counseled all church members to read and study the Book of Mormon.
Born in a quiet Idaho farm community, spent much of his life working with the power brokers of the world.
He died 30 May 1994. Alothough the 13th President of the Church he is only the second to be buried outside of Utah.In 1952 President Dwight David Eisenhower appointed Benson to the cabinet post of Secretary of Agriculture.
In 1973 Benson was set apart as president of the Council of the Twelve Apostles. Then when Spencer W. Kimball passed away he became the thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .
At eighty-six years of age he became the second oldest man to succeed to the presidency. He counseled all church members to read and study the Book of Mormon.
Born in a quiet Idaho farm community, spent much of his life working with the power brokers of the world.
He died 30 May 1994. Alothough the 13th President of the Church he is only the second Church president to be buried outside of Utah.
