Greenbrier Resort History – “On This Date” - Date: June 12th

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On this date in 1954 Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson and his family were on vacation at The Greenbrier


Ezra Taft Benson (1899-1994), thirteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was noted for his extensive Church service and his distinguished career in government. He served forty-two years as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and was U.S. secretary of agriculture for eight years in the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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