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President Hinckley Celebrates 96th Birthday

SALT LAKE CITY — Today, President Gordon B. Hinckley celebrated his 96th birthday at Brigham Young University in Provo where he attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new alumni and visitors center named in his honor.

Family, invited guests and university leaders hosted him at a private luncheon following the groundbreaking.

President Hinckley maintains a regular work schedule and recently traveled to Iowa City to participate in a commemorative fireside honoring Mormon handcart pioneers.

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