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James F. Blake
American bus driver defied by Rosa Parks (1912–2002)
James F. Blake | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Frederick Blake[1] (1912-04-14)April 14, 1912 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | March 21, 2002(2002-03-21) (aged 89) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S |
| Occupation | Bus driver (1943–1974) |
| Employer | Montgomery City Bus Lines |
| Known for | Bus driver defied by Rosa Parks after he ordered her to give up her seat – eventually leading to the Montgomery bus boycott |
James Frederick Blake (April 14, 1912 – March 21, 2002) was an American bus driver in Montgomery, Alabama, whom Rosa Parks defied in 1955, prompting the Montgomery bus boycott.
Early life
Born on April 14, 1912, Blake was drafted into the Army on December 23, 1943, at Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama.[2]
He worked as a bus driver for Montgomery Bus City Lines until 1974.
After he retired, he became a member of the Morningview Baptist Church.[3&#