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Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta braves are a baseball team set in Florida. They were first in Boston but moved to Atlanta. -
William B. Hartsfield
William B. Hartsfield was a mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.He served six from the 1937-1941 then to 1942-1961. He served longer than any other person in Atlanta history. He developed the Hartsfield airport and made Atlanta the aviation powerhouse it is today. -
Benjamin Mays
Benjamin Mays was best known as the longtime president of Morehouse College in Atlanta,Georgia, but he was also a Minister, educator, scholar, and social activist. He also served as a mentor for Martin Luther King Jr. He was an important activist in the Civil rights movement. -
Atlanta Hawks
the Atlanta Hawks is a professional basketball team based in Atlanta,Ga. -
1946 Governor's Race
The 1946 Governor's Race was a brief time in history where Georgia had three governors. It started after the death of Eugene Talmadge, who had served 3 terms but died before his 4th. After Eugene's death his son, Herman Talmadge took his place. After Herman took office, the newly elected lieutenant governor, Melvin E. Thompson, claimed the office of governor, and the outgoing governor, Ellis Arnall, refused to leave office. -
Herman Talmadge
Herman Talmadge is the son of Eugene Talmadge, and like his father, served as Governor of Georgia. In 1956 Herman was elected as U.S. Senate, which is where he served until 1980. He was a Democratic and served as Senate in a time of political transition. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a court case that ended colored segregation in the U.S. The Brown case was a stimulus for the Civil Rights Movement that inspired education reform for schools of colored segregation, but also the segregation in society. -
1956 State Flag
The 1956 state flag of Georgia was used from 1956 to 2001, and it featured the confederate battle flag. It was designed by southern Democrat, John Sammons Bell, who was an outspoken supporter of segregation. -
Sibley Commission
The Sibley Commission was a way to slow down the process of desegregation in school districts. It was made by Griffin Bell but the person to take charge of the commission was John Sibley, a respected business man and lawyer. -
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
The Non-Violent Coordination Committee, or the SNCC, was a group that focused on rights for African American youths. the leader of the SNCC, Ella Baker, thought that there needed to be a bigger representation of black youths in the Civil Rights Movement. Although they were a non-violent group, they were known as radicals to the public. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter were the first African American students to attend UGA. Although they were extremely qualified they were denied the opportunity to attend the school at first, but after two years of court the judge issued that they be admitted tot he school, stating "would have already been admitted had it not been for their race and color." After being admitted they were known for desegregating UGA. -
The Albany Movement
The Albany Movement was a mass movement of desegregation in Albany,Georgia. It was led by Martin Luther King Jr. and during the movement over 1,000 African Americans were jailed, including Martin himself. Martin Luther left Albany later on, saying that he failed to complete the goals of the movement. -
Ivan Allen Jr.
Ivan Allen Jr. was a mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. He served from 1962 to 1970. He is best known for guiding Atlanta through a significant physical and economical growth of the era. He managed to stay calm and take control during the civil rights movement. -
March on Washington
The March on Washington was a political rally that was formed to shine light on the problems and challenges that African Americans face in society. At the rally Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have A Dream" speech, which marked history. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act was a mark on history that ended segregation in public facilities, such as schools and bathrooms, and also ended banned employment discrimination based on race and color. It is considered one of the most significant moments in history. -
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a football team that was formed June 30, 1965 in Atlanta, Georgia. -
Lester Maddox
Lester Maddox served as the 75th governor of Georgia, who served from 1967 to 1971. He was widely known as one of the most unlikely governors due to him being a staunch segregationist. He also ran a restaurant that served as a whites-only establishment. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most important activist in the Civil Rights Movement. He stood in non-violent protest and gave the speech "I Have A Dream." He was the heart of the Civil Rights Movement and became the mouth piece for the African Americans who have been silenced by the Government. -
Andrew Young
Andrew Young is a politician, humans-rights activist, and businessman. Young started out as a pastor but soon left to work with the SCLC ,or the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and organization led by Martin Luther King Jr. Young was centered around the Civil Rights Movement and played his part in the movement. -
Maynard Jackson Elected Mayor
Maynard Jackson was a politician and a part of the Democratic Party. He was elected mayor of Atlanta,Georgia in 1973. He was the first African American mayor of Atlanta. -
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Jimmy Carter in Georgia
Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States. He was born in Georgia, in the Plains. He served as Governor of Georgia and proved himself to be a moderate business progressive with a extensive reform agenda designed to make the state government operate more efficiently and be more responsive to its citizens needs. -
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1996 Olympic Games
The 1996 Olympic Games was set in Atlanta, Georgia and is known officially as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad. It was a major international multi-sport event, and served as the biggest point in Atlanta history.
