Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 20, 2024.

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Two years ago today, the president of the United States was in Utah, seeking support for his policies, criticizing his political opponents and raising funds for his next campaign.

And though much has changed since President Joe Biden’s Aug. 10, 2023, stop in the Beehive State, the visit was not that unusual.

Sure, Utahns tend to roll out the carpet for national leaders and other dignitaries, and public safety officials make it a high priority to keep the president safe, but through the years, many of the nation’s presidents have made Utah a place to visit.

So how many U.S. presidents have visited the state?

The answer is 24.

Both Biden a

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