Skousen organized a non-profit educational foundation, named "The Freemen Institute." Later changed to "The National Center for Constitutional Studies" (NCCS), Dr.
He continued that assignment until his retirement in 1978. He taught classes on The Book of Mormon, The Old Testament, and early LDS Church History. Skousen returned to BYU as a professor in the Religion Department.
He also ran for the governors office in Utah, but narrowly missed the primaries. During his 4 year service, he also wrote his national best seller, "The Naked Communist." He also was the editor of the nations leading police magazine, "Law And Order." In 1960 he left the police force and began speaking tours around the country on the political crisis during that time period. In 1956 he was asked to serve as Chief of Police of Salt Lake City. Here he headed up the Student Alumni organization.
In 1951 he was asked to join the faculty of Brigham Young University. Skousen served the FBI for 16 years (1935-1951), and worked closely with J. He resided in Salt Lake City, Utah, the remainder of his life.ĭr. During the past 69 years, they have raised 8 children and are the grandparents of 50 grandchildren and over 69 great-grandchildren. Skousen married his sweetheart, Jewel Pitcher of San Bernardino, California, August 1936. Skousen applied and was hired as an FBI agent.ĭr. With scholarships and encouragements, he left California in 1934 to work as a government aid in Washington DC. He later attended college at the San Bernardino Junior College where he was elected Student Body President. Skousen’s growing up years were spent in Canada, Mexico, and California.Īt age 17 he was called to serve a two-year, LDS mission to Great Britain for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Born in Raymond, Alberta, Canada on January 20, 1913, Dr.
Cleon Skousen (1913-2006) was a popular teacher, lecturer and author in the United States for over 40 years.
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