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President [[James E. Faust]] (1920-2007) was the second counselor in the [[First Presidency]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] from march of 1995 to his death August 10th [[2007]]. James Esdras Faust was born on July 31, [[1920]] in Delta, Utah. In 1937 he began attending the University of Utah and in [[1939]] he was called to serve a mission in Brazil. Following his mission, James E. Faust served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and advanced to the rank of first lieutenant. During a short leave, James E. Faust married his high school sweetheart Ruth. In [[1948]], President Faust was able to finish school with a degree in law. James E. Faust practiced law in [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]] until he was called to be an assistant to the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Twelve Apostles]] in [[1972]].
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[[Thomas S. Monson|Thomas Spencer Monson]] was [[FAQ: The Passing of Mormon Prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley|sustained]] as the 16th President of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] on April 5, 2008, following the death of President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]]. [[Thomas S. Monson|Read more...]]
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'''*[http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/archive/celebration-of-life/2012/08?lang=eng Watch President Monson's 85th Birthday Celebration.]'''
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==Slate Magazine Awards Thomas Monson Top Honors==
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Slate Magazine annually awards honors to 80 influential people over age 80, called "80 Over 80."  In October, 2009, the magazine chose Thomas S. Monson, President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as the number one most influential American over age 80.
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:"The top spot this year goes to 82-year-old Thomas S. Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the only person on the list to rule over millions of people as a prophet of God. Enjoy it while you can, Monson—you're only old once." [http://www.slate.com/id/2232918/?GT1=38001]
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In 2010, President Monson won the award again. [http://www.examiner.com/lds-church-in-roanoke/mormon-prophet-named-most-influential-octagenarian]  "Slate predicts that Monson will claim the top spot until his death. It is expected that at that time [[Boyd K. Packer]], octogenarian current president of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]], will succeed him as prophet and president, and most likely as Slate's top octagnerian as well."  [http://www.slate.com/articles/life/geezers/2010/11/80_over_80_2010.html]

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Thomas S. Monson


Thomas Spencer Monson was sustained as the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 5, 2008, following the death of President Gordon B. Hinckley. Read more...

*Watch President Monson's 85th Birthday Celebration.

Slate Magazine Awards Thomas Monson Top Honors

Slate Magazine annually awards honors to 80 influential people over age 80, called "80 Over 80." In October, 2009, the magazine chose Thomas S. Monson, President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as the number one most influential American over age 80.

"The top spot this year goes to 82-year-old Thomas S. Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the only person on the list to rule over millions of people as a prophet of God. Enjoy it while you can, Monson—you're only old once." [1]

In 2010, President Monson won the award again. [2] "Slate predicts that Monson will claim the top spot until his death. It is expected that at that time Boyd K. Packer, octogenarian current president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will succeed him as prophet and president, and most likely as Slate's top octagnerian as well." [3]