What Was The Utah War? – From the Desk

Militia members of the Nauvoo Legion fortify Echo Canyon as U.S. troops advance during the Utah War.

What Was The Utah War?

In 1857, President Buchanan sent U.S. troops to Utah based on false reports of rebellion.

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