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= = Rosa Parks Rosa Parks was one of the most important figures of the 1950's. She stood as an important figure of the Civil Rights Movement. Parks was a dedicated member of the Bus Boycotts- and was most recognized for her arrest when she would not give up her bus seat for a White man in 1955.

 Jackie Robinson was one of the most influencial athletes of the 1950's- not for his raw talent in baseball, but for his fight against racism in the diamond and in spectators of society. His journey was an inspiration for many individuals. =  ﻿  =
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Jonas Salk

Jonas Salk, a medical doctor, was probably one of the most important figures of the 50's. Salk was able to successfully discover a cure for the devastating Polio Virus. Salk also gave the vaccine away for free. This was extremely important for many Americans who contained the Virus and for many who were left paralyzed because of it.