Cleveland Congressman Dennis Kucinich earned the highest highest civilian award presented by the Republic of Hungary in a ceremony today. The The Prime Minister of Hungary gives the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit based on their achievements and outstanding efforts in support of the Hungarian Community.

A ceremony was held for Kucinich at the Hungarian Embassy in Washington, D.C. earlier today.

It's been a ceremonious couple of weeks for the liberal Democrat as he was awarded Thomas Merton Award for work in social justice late last month.