U.S. President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders speak at the ceremony for the unveiling and dedication of a statue of Rosa Parks in the U.S. Capitol
Ceremony for the unveiling and dedication of a statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks placed in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. John Boehner notes that Parks is the first African-American woman to have a statue in her honor placed in the Capitol. Congressional leaders comment on the legacy of Parks. President Obama says, "Rosa Parks’ singular act of disobedience launched a movement." The U.S. Army Chorus sings the National Anthem, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing", and "America the Beautiful".
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 2013-02-27
- Speakers
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Obama, Barack
Boehner, John, 1949-
Black, Barry C.
Clyburn, James
Pelosi, Nancy, 1940-
McConnell, Mitch
Reid, Harry, 1939-2021
Conroy, Patrick
- Subjects
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Parks, Rosa, 1913-2005
African American civil rights workers
Statues
United States
Washington (D.C.)
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:54:22
- Venue Note
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Recorded on Feb. 27, 2013.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 18031
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b9875175
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