David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism

David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism

Ordained as an apostle in 1906, David O. McKay served as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1951 until his death in 1970. Under his leadership, the church experienced un…

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