Chester A. Arthur inaugurated as 21st President of 38 United States after assassination of James A. Garfield.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
October 17, 1881 ~ Monday
17. I was confined to the bed all day but was better
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Wilford serves 7.5 years as Church Historian (until becoming President of the Church).
Wilford works in St. George Temple.