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jul 26, 1931 - Adopted the name "Jehovah's Witnesses"

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J. F. Rutherford began his highly significant public discourse “The Kingdom, the Hope of the World.” at the convention held in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.

The meaning of “JW” was revealed on Sunday, July 26, 1931, when thrilled conventioners heartily adopted a resolution presented by J. F. Rutherford and entitled “A New Name.”

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jul 26, 1931
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~ 94 years ago

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