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Room in Carthage jail seen on slant; men with guns come through door; Joseph is heading for window which reveals crowd below; painting is bathed in reddish hues.

Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum

The Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith

Still life photograph depicting early edition copies of the scriptures and 19th century manuscripts.  Other objects including keys, a pocket watch and a feather pen are lying next to the manuscript pages.

Scriptures. Book of Mormon

On June 27, 1844, Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were shot and killed in an attack on the jailhouse at Carthage, Illinois. This episode discusses the martyrdom and the events leading up to it, including the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor.

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The Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith

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