January 25, 1832

Amherst, Ohio
At a conference of high priests, elders, and other members, Joseph Smith was sustained and ordained as President of the High Priesthood.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 1:242–43
Doctrine and Covenants 107:91–92 
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