Barack Obama actually said...

Their actions stirred the conscience of Americans of every background, and their resilience in the face of fierce violence and intimidation ultimately led to the desegregation of public transportation systems across our country.

Context

Proclamation 8932—100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks

01/31/2013

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