Rosa Parks, 1913-2005
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Rosa Parks, an African American rights activist, became an internationally revered pioneer in the struggle for racial equality, described as the mother of modern day civil rights movement. Among the many honors she received during her life was the Presidential Medal of Freedom, bestowed by President Bill Clinton in 1996.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
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Kurt Waldheim
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The article profiles the career and achievements of Secretary-General of the United Nations and member of the conservative People's Party, Kurt Waldheim.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2007
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Claudia Alta Johnson
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The article profiles the career and achievements of prominent environmentalist, Claudia Alta Johnson.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2007
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