President Hinckley Press Conference April 18, 1997 Winter Quarters

Before the Sesquicentennial re-enactment of the Mormon exodus to the West, President Gordon B. Hinckley in 1997 came to Florence, Nebraska to dedicate a new Visitor Center across from the Winter Quarters Cemetery. He opened himself to the media in a press conference that is very historic and significant. He took the time to teach about the trail and the growth of the church. How would you answer the questions given to him?

He uses conviction, straight talk and humor and creates a relationship with the press in 30 minutes time and can't help but admire who he is.

This is after flying from Nauvoo, Illinois earlier in the day and will stay overnight to address the wagon train the next day.

This will be a series of video releases from Mitchell Productions and Legacy West the Mormon Trail TV Series. Each day of the wagon train 20 years ago footage and never before seen whole interviews will be released on this channel.

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