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Heber J. Grant

7th President of the Church:
1918 - 1945

Interesting Facts:

Example of persistence and determination (baseball, singing, penmanship); "Keep the commandments" he urged; reaffirmed principles such as Word of Wisdom, tithing, industry and thrift.
 
 
 
George Albert Smith

8th President of the Church:
1945 - 1951

Interesting Facts:

4th generation in family to serve as a General Authority; served in the Quorum of the 12 Apostles at the same time as his father; involved with Boy Scouts and YMMIA.
 

 

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