Rosa Parks stamps are here on the anniversary of her 100th birthday (Video)

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled the Rosa Parks Forever Stamp to honor the civil rights icon on her hundredth birthday for her role in the civil rights struggles of the 1950's and 60's.

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The day after the Super Bowl is a super day for stamp collectors as Rosa Parks, the first lady of civil rights, is honored on the the anniversary of her 100th birthday. Parks died October 24, 2005 at the age of 92.

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Here's a look at the big day.

On the anniversary of her 100th birthday, Civil Rights pioneer Rosa Parks is honored by the USPS with her own stamp.
On the anniversary of her 100th birthday, Civil Rights pioneer Rosa Parks is honored by the USPS with her own stamp.
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