Jim Jones
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Updated: 30 Apr 2021
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Created byVictoria McNamee
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Opens a small interdenominational church in IndianapolisBecame an advocate of civil rights and director Human Rights Commission.Jones goes on a mission to Belo Horizonte, Brazil also pays a breif visit to GuyanaReturns to his church now called People's TemplePeople's Temple is affiliated with the Disciples of Christ churchJones is ordained as a Disciples of Christ minister.Jones moves with 100 followers to Redwood ValleyMakes another People's TemplePeoples Temple purchases the Albert Pike Memorial TempleA church party of 20 visits GuyanaNegotiates a lease with the Guyanese government covering 27,000 acres in the jungle.Becomes involved in San Francisco politics, winning the friendship of several major political figuresJones moves Peoples Temple to GuyanaMayor George Moscone names Jones to the San Francisco Housing AuthorityArticks critical of Jones, based on interviews with former Peoples Temple members, appear in New West magazine and in local newspapersRep. J. Ryan (D-Calif.) announces he plans to visit Jonestown to investigate charges made by constituents.People;s Temple committd mass suicide
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