And a letter from President Trump.
First time ever!
Melania and I send our best wishes to all those celebrating Pioneer Day:
On this day in 1847, Brigham Young and the first group of Latter-day Saint pioneers entered
the Salt Lake Valley to begin building a new home for their families. Fleeing persecution, these
families undertook a difficult journey spanning more than a thousand miles from Illinois to the Utah territory.
In the years that followed, nearly 70,000 men, women, and children charted similar paths
across windswept plains and rugged mountains in search of religious freedom and a better way of life.
Our Nation honors the ingenuity, industry, and unwavering commitment to faith of all those who
endured frontier hardships. These pioneers worked tirelessly to transform the arid desert landscape
into a blossoming new home where their families could live in peace and prosperity. The legacy
they helped build across the American West lives on through hundreds of cities and towns
that continue to thrive in the 21st century.
Today, we remember the extraordinary pioneers who uprooted their lives and undertook an
incredible leap of faith into the unknown. Their stories and accomplishments are lasting
reminders of the importance of religious freedom and the enduring strength and spirit of
the American people.
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