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The "Mormon Extermination Order" in Missouri existed from 1838-1976; what would have happened to someone in Missouri if they had "exterminated" a Mormon during that time? Would they be free from prosecution? Did anyone actually use Missouri Executive Order 44 as a viable excuse/justification?

by /u/the_walkingdad in /r/AskHistorians

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