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100
How many children does Pres. Monson have? Bonus: What are their names?
3. Thomas Lee, Ann Frances, and Clark Spencer
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At what age did Pres. Monson first get called to be a bishop?
On May 7, 1950, Pres. Monson became an LDS bishop at age 22. He had previously served as ward clerk, ward YMMIA superintendent, and as a counselor in a bishopric. At the time, his Salt Lake City ward contained over 1,000 people, including 85 widows whom he visited regularly. He continued his visits to these widows when he was released after five years of service. He brought them gifts during the Christmas season, including poultry he had raised himself. Pres. Monson eventually spoke at the funerals of each of these women. During the time Pres. Monson was bishop of the 6th-7th Ward, sacrament meeting attendance in the ward quadrupled.
100
Where did Pres. Monson attend college and what did he graduate in? Bonus: Where did he attend grad school?
University of Utah, Business management. Bonus: BYU
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Where was Pres. Monson born?
St Mark's Hospital in SLC, UT
200
How many siblings did Pres. Monson have?
5. The second of six children (2 brothers and 3 sisters), he grew up in a "tight-knit" family—many of his mother's relatives living on the same street and the extended family frequently going on trips together.
200
What mission was he called to be the mission president of?
Canada. The Canadian Mission consisted of Ontario and Quebec; it was under the leadership of Monson that missionary work began among the French-speaking population of Quebec. Much of the missionary work under his direction was done among immigrants from such places as the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Italy, the Soviet Union and Hungary. As mission president, Monson encouraged members to remain in eastern Canada and work to build up the church there instead of migrating to the centers of the church in Utah or Alberta as many had done in the past. To assist in this effort, to increase the preception of the church and an air of permanence, and to allow better reach to potential members, he initiated a major building program to replace the rented halls most branches met in with permanent structures.
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What career did Pres. Monson pursue after college?
Publishing and printing. His first job was with the Deseret News, where he became an advertising executive. He joined the advertising operations of the Newspaper Agency Corporation when it was formed in 1952. Later he transferred to the Deseret News Press, beginning as sales manager and eventually becoming general manager. While with Deseret News Press, Pres. Monson worked to publish LeGrand Richards's "A Marvelous Work And A Wonder." He also worked with Gordon B. Hinckley, the LDS Church's representative on publications.
200
What high school did Pres. Monson attend?
West High School
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Where did Pres. Monson meet his wife, Frances?
At a university school dance. He was dancing with the girl he took to the dance, when he saw Frances Johnson dance by with her partner. He didn't see her again that evening. He saw Frances again about a month later while he was waiting for the street car. Frances was with another girl and a grade school acquaintance of Pres. Monson's. He walked up to greet his friend, and before leaving got out his student directory and underlined Frances' name. Later that night Pres. Monson called her and set up their first date.
300
When was Pres. Monson sustained as a member of the Twelve Apostles an how old was he?
Oct. 4, 1963, 36. He was the youngest man called to the quorum in 53 years and 17 years younger than the next youngest member, Gordon B. Hinckley. He was ordained an apostle and set apart as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve on October 10, 1963 by Joseph Fielding Smith.
300
What branch of the military did Pres. Monson join?
Navy. In 1945 Monson joined the United States Naval Reserve and anticipated participating in World War II in the Pacific theater. He was sent to San Diego, California for training, but was not moved overseas before the end of the war. His tour of duty lasted six months beyond the end of the war, and after it was completed he returned to the University of Utah.
300
What is Pres. Monson's birth date?
August 21, 1927