William H. King

Article argues Mormon senator stood up for Jews

A new article points out that Mormon politicians tried to help pass laws that would have allowed more Jews to emigrate in the days leading up to WWII.

Recalling the Mormon who tried to save Anne Frank

A noted Jewish scholar recalls the efforts of Utah Sen. William H. King, at the time America's most politically powerful Mormon, in trying to save Jewish victims of Nazi oppression — possibly including the family of Anne Frank.

Utahns vital to debt debate in Depression era and today

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Politics and prejudice