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[[Thomas S. Monson]] was  [[FAQ: The Passing of Mormon Prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley|called]] as President of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] on February 3, 2008, upon the death of President Gordon B. Hinckley.  Monson is the 16th president of the Church. Monson was the senior member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]], having served the longest of any current [[Apostle|apostle]].  He had served as First Counselor in the [[First Presidency]] of the Church to President Hinckley.
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Thomas Spencer Monson was born on 21 August 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the second of six children born to G. Spencer and Gladys Condie Monson. The Monsons were of hardy Northern European ancestryThey were hardworking, humble, loving parents. The family went without many of the luxuries of life, especially during the Great Depression. Yet Thomas Monson was tender-hearted and sensitive to those around him who were even less fortunate. His compassion was manifested one Christmas, when he couldn’t bear watching his friend’s family endure a Christmas dinner of cereal and waterHe gave the family his two prize rabbits, saying while holding back tears, “It isn’t turkey, but they will make you a good Christmas dinner.”<sup>1</sup> ([read more|Thomas S. Monson])
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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]