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How old was Raymond Parks when he married Rosa Parks?

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Raymond Parks was a strong supporter of civil rights and was an active member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He encouraged Rosa Parks to become involved in the organization and she eventually became the secretary of the Montgomery, Alabama branch.

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Rosa Parks.
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How old was Raymond Parks when he married Rosa Parks?

Raymond Parks was 32 years old when he married Rosa Parks on December 18, 1932. Raymond Parks was born on December 30, 1903, in Hurricane, Alabama. Raymond Parks was raised on a farm and worked as a barber. Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama, and was 19 years old when she married Raymond Parks.

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Rosa Parks and Raymond Parks.
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Raymond and Rosa Parks were married for over 50 years until Raymond’s death in 1977. Throughout their marriage, they remained committed to the fight for civil rights and equality for African Americans, and their legacy continues to inspire people around the world today.


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