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Birth
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Enrollment
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Arrested
On December 1, 1955 Rosa was riding the bus home when the driver asked her and three black men to move to make more room in the white section. The three men moved, but Rosa refused. A police officer came, arrested her and took her to jail. She was bailed out that evening. -
Law Change
November 13, 1956 the United States Supreme Court ruled that segregation was unlawful. -
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Award 1
She wins the Rosa Parks Peace Prize. -
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Award 2
Wins the Presidential Medal of Freedom. -
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Award 3
Wins the Congressional Gold Medal. -
Death