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On this day in 1856, nearly 500 members of the Latter-Day Saints set out for Salt Lake City, carrying everything they owned in two-wheeled handcarts.

<p>On this day in 1856, nearly 500 members of the Latter-Day Saints set out for Salt Lake City, carrying everything they owned in two-wheeled handcarts.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Mormon handcart pioneers set out for Salt Lake City - June 9th, 1856

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/75a3bb3b-bfb1-4514-aaaa-aeae015765ec/transcript