Rosa Parks was the first woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.
An honor reserved for statesmen and military leaders, this tribute did not occur until her death in 2005.
Kathleen Colvin, Author
Inspiring Strong Women
One Fact About Rosa Parks
Kathleen Colvin, Author
Inspiring Strong Women
Rosa Parks was the first woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.
An honor reserved for statesmen and military leaders, this tribute did not occur until her death in 2005.