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Rosa Parks sculptor aimed to portray her 'modesty'

Feb. 27: Sculptor Eugene Daub, who created the likeness of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, described why he decided not to show the famous bus seat that Parks refused to give up. The unveiling of the sculpture was especially poignant for Georgia Congressman John Lewis, who said Parks paved the way for other African-American luminaries and 'gave me a way out.' NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports. (Nightly News)Sculptor Eugene Daub, who created the likeness of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, described why he decided not to show the famous bus seat that Parks refused to give up. The unveiling of the sculpture was especially poignant for Georgia Congressman John Lewis, who said Parks paved the way for other African-American luminaries and 'gave me a way out.' NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports. (Nightly News)

Obama, lawmakers unveil Rosa Parks statue

Feb. 27: President Obama along with congressional leaders Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, James Clyburn, John Boehner, Mitch McConnell unveil a statue to honor civil rights leader in the rotunda of U.S. Capitol  (NBC News)President Obama along with congressional leaders Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, James Clyburn, John Boehner, Mitch McConnell unveil a statue to honor civil rights leader in the rotunda of U.S. Capitol (NBC News)

Postal Service honors Rosa Parks with new stamp

Feb. 4: Roy Betts, manager at the United States Postal Service, and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., discuss the new Rosa Parks stamps. Roy Betts, manager at the United States Postal Service, and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., discuss the new Rosa Parks stamps. (NBC News)

Fitness trainers take over parks in Santa Monica

Jan. 4: From snacking on dark chocolate to adding cinnamon to your breakfast, there are certain tricks that can help you get back on the weight-loss bandwagon. From snacking on dark chocolate to adding cinnamon to your breakfast, there are certain tricks that can help you get back on the weight-loss bandwagon. "Biggest Loser" nutritionist Rachel Beller reveals her tips, as featured in her book "Eat to Lose, Eat to Win." (TODAY)

Biden makes 'uncomfortable' cameo on 'Parks and Rec'

Nov. 16: Vice President Joe Biden got a lot of love opposite Amy Poehler's character on NBC's Vice President Joe Biden got a lot of love opposite Amy Poehler's character on NBC's "Parks and Recreation," and while Biden may not have reciprocated it on-screen, he did post his excitement on Twitter with a behind-the-scenes photo. (TODAY)

'Parks and Rec' star's tips for growing a masculine mustache

Oct. 25: "Parks and Recreation" star Nick Offerman is trying to help men grow fuller and more masculine mustaches for "Movember," the upcoming month where some men sport cookie dusters to support men's health. (TODAY)

Nick Offerman reveals 'Parks and Rec' love interest

Oct. 11: The The "Parks and Recreation" star gives the scoop on what's up for his character Ron Swanson in the fifth season of the show, including a new love interest played by Lucy Lawless. (TODAY)

National parks try to attract younger generation

May 26: The average age of visitors has skyrocketed over the past few decades, and some fear the future of these national treasures could be in jeopardy. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports. (Nightly News)The average age of visitors has skyrocketed over the past few decades, and some fear the future of these national treasures could be in jeopardy. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports. (Nightly News)

Florida theme parks overwhelmed by tourists

Dec. 29: Tourists overwhelmed Disney World, Legoland and other top Florida theme parks this week, forcing them to temporarily deny entry to incoming visitors. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports.  (Nightly News)Tourists overwhelmed Disney World, Legoland and other top Florida theme parks this week, forcing them to temporarily deny entry to incoming visitors. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports.  (Nightly News)

'Parks and Recreation' hits 4th season

Sept. 28: Actor Nick Offerman talks about how his character, Ron Swanson, gets mixed up in a plot twist on the hit primetime show, Actor Nick Offerman shares how his character, Ron Swanson, gets mixed up in a plot twist on the hit primetime show, "Parks and Recreation." (TODAY)

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