Sam Young
Sam Young
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Samuel Thomas Young is commonly known as Sam Young.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on March 19, 1870, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Passed away on September 11, 1943.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Mormon leader, missionary, and politician.
Early Life and Background
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Sam Young was born to George Fredrick Young and Mary Elizabeth Cannon Young. His father was a prominent figure in the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Young's early life was marked by his faith, with his family participating actively in the church community. He grew up surrounded by influential figures, including Brigham Young, who would later become his uncle.
Major Accomplishments
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Young's accomplishments are numerous and varied:
Missionary Work: Served as a missionary to Europe and Australia, where he was instrumental in establishing new missions.
Temple President: Served as the president of the Salt Lake Temple from 1919 until his death.
General Authority: Held various positions within the LDS Church, including General Authority, which gave him significant influence over church doctrine.Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Young's notable works and actions include:
*The Young Reader's Life of Joseph Smith: A biography that provided an in-depth look at the life of the founder of the LDS Church.
Missionary Work: Contributed significantly to the expansion of the church through his missionary work, which helped establish new missions across the globe.
Leadership Roles: Held various leadership roles within the church, including general authority and temple president.
Impact and Legacy
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Young's impact on the LDS Church is undeniable:
Expansion: He played a key role in the expansion of the church through his missionary work, which helped establish new missions.
Leadership: His leadership roles within the church left a lasting legacy, shaping the direction of the organization for years to come.
Spiritual Guidance: Provided spiritual guidance and mentorship to countless individuals throughout his life.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Sam Young is widely quoted or remembered due to:
Influence on Church Doctrine: As a general authority, he had significant influence over church doctrine.
Missionary Work: His missionary work had a profound impact on the expansion of the LDS Church.
Leadership Roles: Held various leadership roles within the church, shaping its direction for years to come.
Quotes by Sam Young
I don't look at it as I'm a freshman. I look at it as I'm a ball player. I'm here to win.
I just had a desire to go out of state - spread it out a little bit, experience some new things and meet some new people.
They left a lot of opportunities for me to take advantage of, because they were so worried about Carl and Aaron.
This is going to be my first experience playing against a team like this. This is going to be the best team we've played thus far. But we've worked hard and practiced hard. We had a good practice (Friday), and I think we're ready.
When I step on the court I consider myself a ball player, not a freshman. I'm focusing on doing what I'm supposed to do and just playing to win.
We want to exceed expectations. We don't just want to give our customers what they are asking for. We want to give them what they need.
We were struggling on offense. I saw an opportunity to step up. I thought I'd take that opportunity.