U.S. Consulate General Chennai - #WomensEqualityRedefined: #DYK the Congressional gold medal is one of America's most prestigious awards! Civil rights activists, Dorothy Height and Rosa Parks are two of the notable #WomenLeaders
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A Life of Global Impact | Explore | Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words | Exhibitions at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress
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Is it really true that Trump received an award from Rosa Parks and Muhammad Ali for helping inner city black youths? - Quora
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April 20: Rosa Parks was awarded the congressional Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for a US citizen, 1999 – Los Angeles Sentinel
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