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On the recordJanuary 31, 2013
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.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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

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