![]() ![]() In this illuminating biography, published in cooperation with the David M. How did this Mormon farm boy, born of second-generation Americans in a small isolated ranching community, reach this position? No other native of Utah or member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has held a higher position in the United States government. When David Matthew Kennedy took his place as Secretary of the Treasury in the cabinet of the president of the United States, he stood second only to the Secretary of State. We extend our thanks to his family for sharing him with us.ĭavid Matthew Kennedy: Banker, Statesman, Churchman ![]() He lived a full and productive life, but will still be missed by his family, friends, the nation, and the Church. ![]() His efforts were instrumental in gaining recognition of the Church in many nations. Secretary of the Treasury and carrying out diplomatic assignments for the government, he spent several years in another type of ambassadorial role, as a special representative of the First Presidency. Kennedy had impressive careers in both government and banking and was also a valiant servant of the Lord in his various callings for the Church. ![]() Statement by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsĭavid M. ![]()
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