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Atlanta Braves
The fan support is what caused the Braves to move from Boston to Milwaukee then to Atlanta. Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin held a series of court battles to keep the Braves from moving. -
William B Hartsfield
He was a mayor of Atlanta. He served for six terms, it's longest any one has served in the city. -
John Lewis
He was one of the "Big Six" leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. He still fought for peoples rights when he joined Congress in 1987. -
Atlanta Hawks
The hawks are an American professional basketball team in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hawks won its only Championship game in 1958. -
1946 Governor's Race
The Governor’s Race was created because for a brief time Georgia had three governors. Eugene Ta”Madge won the election. -
Herman Talmadge
He was the son of Eugene Talmadge. He had to serve because his father died before he could serve his time. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a court case that integrated schools. Segregated schools from black and white students was considered unconstitutional. -
1956 State Flag
It was created by a southern democratic John Sammons Bell. It was not a flag that all people could rally around. -
Sibley Commission
The Georgia Governor was forced to choose between closing public schools or to desegregate them. They were only given one year to develop a desegregating plan. -
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee was one of the biggest Civil Rights Movement organizations of the 1960s. It was formed on February 1, 1960 by black college students wanting to desegregate schools in the south. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
They were the first African-Americans to enroll into UGA. In September of 1960 they filed a civil law suit against Danner for the multiple refusals for their applications. -
The Albany Movement
It was a Civil Rights movement to desegregate the city. The movement failed because of a determined opposition. -
Ivan Allen Jr.
He was the mayor of Atlanta. He was the only southern politician to support the Civil Rights Movement. -
March On Washington
It was an interracial march in Washington D.C. More than 25,00 blacks and whites attended. -
1964 Civil Rights Act
It ended segregation in public publications. This means that workers, and employes could not judge people from their race, sex, and religion. -
Atlanta Falcons
They are the professional football team in Atlanta, Georgia. The team has become a base in Atlanta’s sports culture. -
Lester Maddox
He was an American politician. He served at the 75th Governor of Georgia. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
He was a civil rights activist. He attended college at Morehouse college. -
Andrew Young
He is an American politician, diplomat, and an activist. He began his career as a pastor. -
Maynard Jackson Elected Mayor
He was an American lawyer and politician. He was also the first African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. -
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Jimmy Carter in Georgia
He was the Governor of Georgia from 1977-1975. He was also the 76th Governor of Georgia. -
Benjamin Mays
He was a dean at a religious school in Washington, D.C.He became the president of Morehouse College in 1940. -
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1996 Olympic Games
It was held in Atlanta, Georgia. It was also held during the summer.
