David O. McKay: The Modern Prophets (2002)
Act Well Thy Part
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Born in 1873, David O. McKay was reared in beautiful Huntsville, Utah. As a boy, he learned the value of hard work and the importance of kindness. His gentle manner and keen sense of humor endeared him to all whom he met. His eternal marriage to his beloved Emma Ray, was a model of love and respect. As an effective educator, missionary, and an apostle and prophet of God, David O. successfully "acted well his part." Serving as the Prophet for 19 years, President McKay held a leading role in the emergence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a worldwide religion.
With a divine answer to a humble prayer at age 14, Joseph Smith began to fulfill his inspired mission. He translated the ancient Book of Mormon and restored the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ. Many flocked to the American frontier to worship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, led by the Prophet Joseph's dynamic and courageous example. Unstopped by his martyrdom at age 38, Joseph's legacy continues today in the dedicated lives of Saints throughout the world who still sing; "Praise to the Man who Communed with Jehovah!"
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1944年、ノルマンディー上陸作戦の2カ月後。アメリカ軍第517空挺部隊は、南フランスのドイツ占領地域に落下傘降下した。だが敵軍の攻撃により、ロッシ、カーティス、ジョーンズの3人の兵士が本隊からはぐれてしまう。合流した彼らは、本隊を目指して敵陣を進むが、途中、現地レジスタンスの女性、エミリーと出会う。本隊の場所を知る彼女は、案内する交換条件として、敵に捕まった仲間を救ってほしいと頼む。
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