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Other leaders
Brigham Young led the Church to the Salt Lake Valley and guided its growth and expansion throughout the West. After his death, the senior Apostle, John Taylor, became the third President of the Church. After each Church President passes away, the senior Apostle becomes the next President. Since Brigham Young, the Church has been led by:- John Taylor—1877–87
- Wilford Woodruff—1887–98
- Lorenzo Snow—1898–1901
- Joseph F. Smith—1901–18
- Heber J. Grant—1918–45
- George Albert Smith—1945–51
- David O. McKay—1951–70
- Joseph Fielding Smith—1970–72
- Harold B. Lee—1972–73
- Spencer W. Kimball—1973–85
- Ezra Taft Benson—1985–94
- Howard W. Hunter—1994–95
- Gordon B. Hinckley—1995–present
Each President of the Church selects counsellors from worthy and capable men. Together, these men form the First Presidency of the Church. Along with the Twelve Apostles, they give direction to the Church.
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The Church
