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25 years ago
President Ezra Taft Benson, president of the Quorum of the Twelve, completed a three-nation tour of Asia on May 14, 1978, according to the June 10, 1978, Church News.
Accompanied by his wife, Flora, President Benson visited Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines.
President Benson reported, according to the article: "Everywhere we saw great enthusiasm on the part of people. The growth of the Church is very much in evidence, and the people are happy with the gospel.
"Strong leaders are being developed and the outlook is most favorable."
While in Japan, President Benson dedicated the Church's new office building in Tokyo, headquarters for the Church in that area. Later, he organized the Nagoya Japan Stake in the country's third largest city.
The article stated he spoke at member meetings in Taipei, Taiwan, and in the Philippines.
