List of awards and honors received by Richard Nixon

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This article lists awards and honors received by Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States from 1969 to 1974.

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Honorary degrees

Nixon received honorary degrees from the following educational institutions: [1]

Other honors

Namesakes

Postage stamps

Richard Nixon has appeared on the following postage stamps:

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  2. 1 2 "Nixon Is Awarded Honorary Degree in Iran Ceremony". The Milwaukee Journal . AP. 1953-12-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2016-05-21.
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