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Award conferring the citizen title Zumbi Dos Palmares upon Mr Mandela from the Centre of the Study of Black Culture in Vitoria, Brazil. Citizen Zumbi dos Palmares (1655-1695) was the last of the leaders of the Quilombo (fugitive slave settlements) of Palmares in the present-day state of Alagoas

Centre of the Study of Black Culture

Mandela received the Key to the City of Chicago during his visit on 14 July 1993 as well as a resolution from the City Council paying tribute to the contributions of Nelson Mandela to freedom and racial harmony

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14 July 1993

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Freedom of the City of Boksburg

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1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Freedom of the City of Boksburg, South Africa

City of Boksburg

Honorary Citizenships

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Civic Honours and related

Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF)

Honorary Citizenship of the State of Washington

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1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Citizen of Cesena

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2002

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Honorary Citizen of the City of Macerata

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1993

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Honorary Citizenship of the City of Siano

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27 September 1986

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Honorary Citizenen of Bologna

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September 1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Citizenship of the City of Thionville

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31 October 1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Citizenship of Maryland conferred by the Governor, Parris N

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14 November 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Glendening,

Honorary Citizenship from Sindaco Maurizio Fistarof

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25 July 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Citizenship of the City of Ivrea

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1989

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Citizenship of the City of Tromso

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11 June 2005

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Resolution by the City of Saint Paul to award Nelson Mandela with a Honorary Citizenship

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Civitas Europae of the City of Brussels

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Honorary freedom of the City of Omagh, Northern Ireland

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Shield of the City of Omagh

Omagh District Council

Honorary Citizenship of the City of Florence conferred by the Mayor of Florence

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28 October 1985

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Citizenship of nine municipalities: Egaleo, Ellenikon, Glyfada, Ilioupolis, Daissariani, New Filadelfia, Nikaea, Preveza and Zogrofu

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1988

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Honorary Citizen from the City of Windhoek local authority council

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Aztec Eagle was presented to Mr Mandela by the Mexican Ambassador to South Africa on Occasion of the 200th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence

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September 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St John from Queen Elizabeth II

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Mapungubwe, Platinum

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10 December 2002

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One of South Africa's National Orders. Awarded to Mandela for his exceptional and unequalled contribution to the liberation struggle, national reconciliation and nation-building in South Africa, and for his unwavering commitment to peace and justice in the world. Presented by President Thabo Mbeki. Mandela was the first recipient of the order in the Platinum class.

Order of the Starra Planini

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7 July 2009

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Received by Achmat Dangor, CEO of Nelson Mandela Foundation from Ambassador Volodya Neykov on behalf of Nelson Mandela for his contribution to freedom and human rights, the fight against the regime of apartheid

Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia, Canberra

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9 June 1999

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Presented with the insignia of the order by Australian Prime Minister John Howard in Tshwane

Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim from Sweden

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3 March 1997

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Highest order of Japan, the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum was presented to Mandela by Emperor Akihito at Akasaka Palace

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4 July 1995

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Order of the Liberator San Martin from the government of Argentina

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24 February 1995

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This is the highest decoration awarded in Argentina

Grand Cross of the National Order of the Legion of Honour from the Republic of France

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28 December 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Order, the highest honour of the People's Republic of Angola

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12 May 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Bay of Pigs (Playa Giron ) awarded by President Fidel Castro

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18 June 1984

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Friendship and Peace - first grade from the Republic of Mozambique

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13 July 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Diploma A Assembleia Popular da Republica Posolar de Mocambique, condede a Mandela a ordem Ämizade e Paz"do 1o Grau, Mozambique

Republic of Mozambique

Soka University Award of Highest Honour

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31 October 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award of Highest Honour of Soka University conferred upon Mr Mandela, Japan

Soka University

Order of Rio Branco in the grade of Master from the Republic of Brazil

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8 August 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Grand Cross Of the Order of Rio Branco (Ordem de Rio Branco, grau de Grão-Cruz), upon Mr Mandela bt the Federal Republic of Brazil.

Republic of Brazil

The Great Malavi Medal from the King of Morocco

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21 January 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate recognizing Mr Mandela as the recipient of the Great Alavi Medal from the King of Morocco in recognition of Mandela's standing with the King. Translation is included and well as a form for the recipient to sign, Morocco

King of Morocco

Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion from the Republic of Senegal

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11 July 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate conferring the Grand Cross of the Ordre National du Lion (National Order of the Lion) upon Mr Mandela from the President of the republic, Senegal

President of Senegal

Receives a certificate appointing Mandela as Honorary Queen's Counsel from the British House of Lords, and signed by Queen Elizabeth II

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3 May 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate appointing Mandela as an Honorary Queen's Counsel by Queen Elizabeth II, UK

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal created to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the Throne and granted to Mr. Mandela by the Governor General of Canada for his dedicated service to his peers, his community and to Canada

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July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela by the Governor General of Canada for his dedicated service to his peers, his community and to Canada

Award of recognition conferred to Mr Mandela by the Vice Foreign Minister for Africa of Venezuela, Dr Reinaldo Bolivar

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2005

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Award presented to Mr Mandela on the occasion of his visit to Trinidad and Tobago from the President of the Rebublic

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Perspex key on plastic and marble base

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11 February 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Plaque reads: This is the District Apartheid once destroyed. Mandela was the first foreigner to receive it. Mandela was the first foreigner to receive it. This is the District recaptured with sadness and joy. Honorary residency bestowed on Comrade Mandela on 11 February 2004.

Merit of Gold for his service to Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) from the Minister of Defense

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2001

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Certificate of a joint resolution to honour Nelson Mandela by the State of Maine

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate welcoming Mr Mandela to Louisiana and recognizing his contributions to the world from US Senator Mary L

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2000

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Landrieu

Campania Award for Peace and Human Rights

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Congressional Recognition of the Congress of Texas for Lifetime Achievements

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26 October 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognising Mr Mandela's life contributions from the Afro-Anglo-Caribbean Community

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1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

City Council of Nairobi presented Mr Mandela with the Coat of Arms

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1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Shield with Coat of Arms of the City of Gold Coast presented on the occasion of the World Life-Saving Championships

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1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Medal of the Church of the Virgin Mary from the City of Spilimbergo

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1995

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Award from the City of Aulla for his commitment to peace

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1994

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Honorary Citation from the City of Macerata

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4 May 1993

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Resolution by the Board of Chosen Freeholders from Union County congratulating Mandela on being elected President and declaring May 22-29 1994 as "Nelson Mandela and Youth of South Africa week"

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22 May 1994

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Citation recognizing Mr Mandela's demonstration of leadership, courage and strenght from the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusettets

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1990

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Award of Appreciation from the People of the Cayman Islands

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Shield of Liberty from Liberia

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Miguel Aleman Velasco Medal from the City of Veracruz

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Recognition and Appreciation Award from the Educational International Africa Region and All Africa Teachers Organisation

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19 July 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his devoted and immeasurable service to humanity in South Africa and the world at the Fourth Pan African Conference held in Johannesburg, South Africa

Educational International Africa Region and All Africa Teachers Organization

Special Welcome and Appreciation from the South African Embassy in Bangkok for Ten years of Freedom

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July 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in welcome and appreciation in 2004, SA Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand

South African Embassy Bangkok

California State University Los Angeles esteem and admiration citation

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Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for appreciation of his work from the California State University Los Angeles, USA

California State University

Fleetwatch Friend of the Trucking Industry Award from Fleetwatch

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in appreciation for his statemanship and in creating a climate conducive to peace from Fleetwatch magazine; 1994 Special Award, South Africa

Fleetwatch

Fivehunderd Years of Discovery of America 1492-1992

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Pure silver medal from Spain,

Governor's Award from Lions International District 323-A1

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18 October 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Governor's award presented to Mr Mandela for anti-apartheid and world peace from Lions International District 323-A1 in Bombay, India

Lions International District 323-A1

The MESAB Service Award presented to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, whose courage, vision and generosity of spirit insprires the world

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28/02/2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

From the Medical Education for South African Blacks (MESAB). MESAB operated from 1985 to 2007

MeSAB

Recognition from the State of Louisiana

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12 May 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's many achievements/contributions to the world from US Senator for Louisiana, John Breaux, USA

State of Louisiana

Harvest Celebration 1659-2003 honour from KWV

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1 February 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in honour of his leadership and contribution in opening world markets for South African wine - KWV

KWV Board of Directors

India Leadership Conclave 2009

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2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for serving as a speaker at the India Leadership Conclave 2009: Dr. Nelson R. Mandela, Founder of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, India

India Leadership Conclave 2009

One Million Dream Balls for Africa from Hyundai Motor Company and One Million Balls for Africa

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8 June 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Hyunday Motor Company and One Million Balls for Africa, South Africa

Hyunday and One Million Dream Balls for Africa

Presented posthumously to Nelson Mandela: for his exemplary Leadership, Sacrifice and Committlemt to the dignity and respect for all Mankind by Congo Solidario

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18 July 2014

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Congo Solidario

Recognition from the Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church

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30 July 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's outstanding leadership and distinguished service to his people and the world, USA

Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church

Recognition of outstanding service and sacrifice from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

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20 September 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his outstanding service and sacrifice In the struggle for the Liberation of our Country at the 7th National Congress of COSATU, South Africa

Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

Honorary Doctorate for Public Service from the University of Maryland in College Park

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14 November 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctorate in Laws from the University of the Free State

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30 November 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Degree from Southern Methodist University, Dallas

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctorate in Laws from Trinity College

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11 April 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate from the University of Leiden

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12 April 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

To mark the occasion occasion, Leiden University founded the Mandela Scholarship Fund for South African (post) graduate students to study for a period of a year at Universiteit Leiden

Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Durban-Westville (now part of the University of KwaZulu Natal)