That same evening, Rosa’s body was transported to Washington, D.C. In this speech was an important insight, when Rice stated that her own job is credited to Rosa’s efforts in helping to shape a path to success for other inspirational black leaders. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke at the service.
She lay in repose at the church until the following morning when a memorial service was held in her honor. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church by a horse drawn hearse.
On Octoher body was flown back to Montgomery and taken to St. The journey to the cemetery was a long one, one that recapped everything she stood for and believed in her whole life. Three days after Rosa’s death, all of the city buses in Montgomery and Detroit reserved their front seats with black ribbons in her honor, and remained this way until Rosa was put into her final resting place. In 2004, Rosa was diagnosed with progressive dementia and died the following year on October 24, 2005. # Rosa Parks Death # Rosa Dies on October 24, 2005
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