Melvin R. Laird
Awards and Accolades
Melvin R. Laird has received many awards for his contributions to medical research, education, and the delivery of health care worldwide. Among these awards are:
- Fifteenth Annual Albert Lasker Public Service Award for Medical Research (1964)
- John E. Fogarty Foundation for Mentally Retarded, Humanitarian Award (1974)
- Honorary Doctor of Law - University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (May 22, 1982)
- Honorary Doctor of Political Science - University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA (June 26, 1968)
- Honorary Doctor of Dental Science - University of California (November 8, 1965)
- Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters - Saint Leo's College, Leo, FL (April 26, 1969)
- Doctor of Military Medical History, Honoris Causa - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD (May 18, 1996)
- Honorary Doctor of Law - Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL (November 23, 1971)
- Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters - Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL (February 9, 1966)
- Honorary Doctor of Philanthropy and Human Services - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, MN (May 9, 1998)
- American College of Dentistry Honorary Fellowship in the College (1974)
- Airlie Foundation Statesman in Medicine (1970)
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (1974)
- World Rehabilitation Fund, Distinguished Service Award in International Rehabilitation (1982)
- The Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service (1985)
- Marshfield Medical Research Foundation, Salute (1986)
- Uniformed Services Health Science Plaque
- National Association for Mental Health, Testimonial Award (1960)
- Research to Prevent Blindness, Special Award (1960)
- Wisconsin Secondary School Administrators Association, Friend of Education Award (1972)
- American Association of Dental Schools, Honorary Lifetime Membership (1967)
- American Public Health Association, Presidential Man of the Year Citation (1968)
Mr. Laird has also been recognized for his distinguished service and dedication to the people of his community, state, and country. Many of these awards and artifacts are included in the collections at the Melvin R. Laird Center. Among these accolades are:
