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Utah war

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Mormon head of National Organization for Marriage advocates overthrow of US Government

Orson Card, today in 2009, only reiterates what the great Mormon prophets Joseph Smith and Brigham Young advocated in the 1800’s. In fact, the Mormon Church has already fought 3-wars against the United States (Missouri War, Illinois War and Utah War). And, Joseph Smith was arrested twice for treason against the United States.
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Brigham Young declared Mormon independence from the United States of America on September 15, 1857

In 1845, the "Illinois War" ended with Illinois Governor Ford telling the Mormons of Nauvoo to leave the State of Illinois.

Mormon Timeline: 1875 to 1972

Timeline of the Mormon Religion - 1875 to 1972
 
1857 On June 13, 1857, after offering the appointment to several individuals who decline it, President James Buchanan appoints Alfred Cumming to replace Brigham Young as Territorial Governor of Utah.