Obama boards Rosa Parks bus at Michigan fundraiser

Obama aboard the Rosa Parks bus in Dearborn's Henry Ford Museum, April 18, 2012.

/ Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

(CBS News) At a campaign fundraiser Wednesday at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, President Obama took a moment to sit aboard the historic bus where Rosa Parks once took a stand in the name of civil rights.

In remarks at a subsequent fundraiser in suburban Detroit, the president said he used the opportunity to reflect on the "courage and tenacity" that he sees as a part of America's "very recent history."

"I actually had the chance to sit in Rosa Parks' bus -- I just sat there for a moment and pondered the courage and tenacity that is part of our very recent history," he said.

The White House released the above photo on Thursday morning.

[Sam2011]

I had the wonderful opportunity in Montgomery AL to meet the real Rosa Parks at a museum dedicated in her name. A real first class lady. In turms of character and honor, Obama would not amount to a pimple on her little toe.

[sharkboy234]

Obama comeback 2012 win! Obama is in it to win it!

[Obama4more]

by DJ332013 April 19, 2012 7:29 PM EDT
what has he fixed? Please explain this to me?
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DJ...I have answered your tired questions so many times!!!!!!!

[Obama4more]

Both Rosa Parks and President Obama exemplify American Exceptionalism...

Obama 2012!!!!! 4 more years to keep fixing our country!!!!!

[Bucky4U]

This bus is still running in Utah.

[FoxNews-Truth]

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[toby3061]

And if Obama had another daughter, she would look just like Rosey Parks??

[FoxNews-Truth]

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The Book of Moronism?
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[bilrobi1]

It amazes me that people can make the remarks they make and still say that Our Presidents race is not an issue.We know what drives your hatred for this President. It's not politics.It's not the economy. It's not his foreign policy. Grow a couple and just say what you are.And no, he shouldn't be sitting in the back of the bus. Those days are gone,apparently much to your dismay.

[Robert_Rogers]

Funny, blacks used to complain about sitting at the back of the bus, now that is exactly where they prefer to sit.

[kat1043]

Wow, what a cheesy, racially motivated stunt. And YES, it was all a staged photo-op geared to tugg the heart strings of black Americans and make them think he is somehow fighting for their rights. What a joke!

[rhunter01]

Mr. President you do know there are other people in america besides the blacks don't you?