In 1846, the United States was at war with Mexico. Captain James Allen was tasked with enlisting men from the Mormon Pioneers to assist. Brigham Young, the leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, called for volunteers to join this effort. These volunteers became known as the Mormon Battalion, the only religious unit in United States military history recruited solely from one religious body. Five hundred men responded to this call. The battalion embarked on one of the longest marches in U.S. history, traveling westward from Council Bluffs, Iowa, to San Diego, California, and blazing a trail through the American Southwest. This class will explore the history and records of the Mormon Battalion and discuss the impact of their journey on the American Southwest. Join live webinars all November! www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech