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Church News: Question of the week

Published: Saturday, Nov. 23, 1996

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Since the Church was organized in 1830, who has served the shortest length of time in the First Presidency?

(Answer on page 13)

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(From page 2)

Rudger Clawson served only four days in the First Presidency. He was sustained as second counselor to President Lorenzo Snow on Oct. 6, 1901, and was released four days later at the death of President Snow. President Clawson resumed his position in the Quorum of the Twelve and was sustained as its president in 1921, and served until his death in 1943.

Source: Deseret News 1995-96 Church Almanac, p. 48.