August 17, 1835

Kirtland, Ohio
A general assembly of the priesthood and of the Church approved the Doctrine and Covenants as scripture. Joseph Smith was in Michigan and was therefore not in attendance.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 2:243
1835 Doctrine and Covenants, 255–57 
Joseph Smith History B1:600–606 
Declaration of Belief, circa August 1835 [D&C 134] 
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