People Who Made a Difference
They live in every era. They come from every kind of background. They may be famous, or they may be obscure.
Countless people have made the world better, even if it was just to help one person or one neighborhood.
Read about Utahns who have made a difference.
(This page will grow over time!)
Marriner Eccles: Leadership in Crisis
Utah banker Eccles didn't mind bucking the establishment as he sought to relieve the economic crisis of the Great Depression.
LDS Church: Tackling a Depression
During the nationwide depression of the 1890s, the federal government took no action to end the slump. However, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stepped in with its own solutions.
William H. King: A Voice against Imperialism
Senator William H. King worked to stop the U.S. occupation of Haiti and other U.S. protectorates.