In 1998, [[Bill Clinton|President Clinton]] awarded Parks the [[Congressional Gold Medal]], which is the highest honor that can be given to an American civilian. <ref>http://www.africawithin.com/bios/rosa_parks.htm</ref> | In 1998, [[Bill Clinton|President Clinton]] awarded Parks the [[Congressional Gold Medal]], which is the highest honor that can be given to an American civilian. <ref>http://www.africawithin.com/bios/rosa_parks.htm</ref> |