Major Awards:
* Spingarn Medal (1946): Awarded by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for outstanding achievement by an African American.
* Presidential Medal of Freedom (1993): The highest civilian award in the United States, presented posthumously by President Bill Clinton for his "unwavering commitment to justice."
* Congressional Gold Medal (2008): Awarded by the United States Congress, recognizing his "remarkable contributions to the cause of racial equality."
Other Significant Awards and Honors:
* American Bar Association Thurgood Marshall Award (1981): Established in 1981, this award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to civil rights law.
* The National Law Journal's Lifetime Achievement Award (1987): This award honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on the legal profession.
* The American Civil Liberties Union's Thomas Emerson Award (1990): This award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the defense of civil liberties.
* The Justice Prize of the International Bar Association (1993): This award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the rule of law.
* The Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Washington, D.C., and other schools across the country bear his name.
* The Thurgood Marshall Memorial, located at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, honors his legacy.
This list is not exhaustive, but it highlights the major awards and honors that Thurgood Marshall received. His accomplishments and legacy continue to inspire and motivate people today.