First it was the Pope...

Mormon gets medal

LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the nation's highest civil honor — by President Bush during ceremonies Wednesday at the White House.

That date is also President Hinckley's 94th birthday.

Bush is really pulling out all the stops in giving awards to leaders of major religious groups.

Among others receiving this prestigious award is the High Priest of Golf , Arnold Palmer.

(Thanks to IsThatLegal for the list)