Anti-Mormon Politics in the Era of Abraham Lincoln

Historical depiction of Abraham Lincoln and 19th-century political conflicts involving the Latter-day Saints, the Republican Party, and anti-polygamy legislation

Introduction Many Latter-day Saints today are curious about the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and the early Latter-day Saint movement, as well as how Church members viewed Lincoln. Because the Restoration emerged within the United States, some American Saints blend religious and national history, creating a desire to understand how major figures—such as Lincoln—interacted with or … Read more