Joseph F. Smith

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Joseph F. Smith was a prominent leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and served as its sixth president from 1901 until his death in 1918. Born in Salt Lake City to a family deeply involved in the church, he was groomed for leadership from a young age. Smith's presidency was marked by significant growth of the church and its institutions, including an emphasis on education and missionary work. He played a crucial role in the establishment of seminaries and institutes for the church's youth, which aimed to provide a robust religious education.