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Arthur graduated 1st in his class in high school. Received honorary doctorates from numerous higher institutions during his lifetime from Dartmouth College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Princeton University, Saint John's University, Trinity University, Hartford College, and Virginia Union University.
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