May, 1833

"Church members in various branches condemn the vision of three heavenly degrees as devilish because of its universalist rejection of heaven and hell. Brigham Young is among those who initially doubt the vision. Missionaries in the U.S. excommunicate these disbelievers for the next two years. This occurs again in England (1837-1839) when new converts learn of the 'Three Degrees of Glory' doctrine, later published by the LDS church as Doctrine and Covenants, section 76."

May, 1844

"Nauvoo's political convention nominates Smith and Rigdon as presidential and vice-presidential candidates and appoints delegates to campaign for their election in every state."

May, 1857

"U.S. War Department orders army to suppress what U.S. president James Buchanan regards as Mormon treason and insurrection. One army officer writes on 10 June that Mormon 'opposition to government cannot be overcome without the destruction of its cause, which involves the complete destruction of their life as a public body.'"

May 1883

"Salt Lake City police arrest seventeen boys for 'breaking the Sabbath' by playing baseball on Sunday."

May, 1888

"...at dedication of Manti temple, Wilford Woodruff says, 'We are not going to stop the practice of plural marriage until the Coming of the Son of Man.' During dedication some hear heavenly choir, while others see bright halos of light around apostles..."

--Richard Garrard