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The famous image of Rosa Parks on the bus, which has become an iconic symbol of the civil rights movement, was actually staged by the United Press International (UPI) after her victory in the Supreme Court. The man standing behind her in the photo is UPI reporter Nicholas Chriss.

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The famous image of Rosa Parks on the bus, which has become an iconic symbol of the civil rights movement, was actually staged by the United Press International (UPI) after her victory in the Supreme Court. The man standing behind her in the photo is UPI reporter Nicholas Chriss.

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