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The intertwining history of Latter-day Saints and Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Nevada Temple in was dedicated in 1989. From Howard Hughes' handlers and Donny Osmond to the missionaries settling on a lonely creek in 1855, Latter-day Saints have always demanded concessions from Sin City.

The Las Vegas Nevada Temple in was dedicated in 1989. From Howard Hughes' handlers and Donny Osmond to the missionaries settling on a lonely creek in 1855, Latter-day Saints have always demanded concessions from Sin City. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)


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