[Source: Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology]
170 years ago today - Jul 3, 1841
[Joseph Smith] At the Independence Day celebration the Nauvoo Legion comes out in parade and Joseph gives a patriotic speech, closing with the words, "I would ask no greater boon, than to lay down my life for my country." (History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 4:382.)
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