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Atlanta Braves
The Braves are another sports team in Atlanta that also provided tourist and money to the state. -
William B. Hartsfield
He served as an Atlanta Mayor. He developed aviation in Atlanta. -
Benjamin Mays
Benjamin Mays is credited with laying the foundation for the African American Civil Rights movement. -
John Lewis
John Lewis was an American politician, and an american civil Rights leader. -
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks is the major basketball team in Atlanta. This is another professional sports team in Atlanta. -
1946 Governor's Race
For a short period of time, Georgia had 3 governors.The people were mad because no one was really elected. -
Herman Talmadge
Herman Talmadge served as a governor of Georgia for several years. He was later elected to the U.S Senate where he served. He was also the son of Eugene Talmadge. -
Brown V. Board of education
This was a state law that made segregation illegal in states schools. -
1956 State Flag
The 1956 state flag featured a confederate battle flag and was designed by southern democrat John Sammons Bell -
Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee
This was a group to give younger blacks more say so in Civil Rights. -
Sibley Commission
This was an event where they were deciding whether to close public schools or leave them open. -
The Albany Movement
This was the first mass movement to have goals of desegregation. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
These were the first two blacks to enroll at UGA. -
Ivan Allen Jr.
Ivan Allen jr. is known for his help with economic growth in Atlanta. -
March on Washington
This was a huge protest, where people gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial protesting for equal rights. -
1964 Civil Rights Act
This act banned segregation in public places. -
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons help the city of Atlanta by providing tourist and money. -
Lester Maddox
He was a restaraunt owner who did not let blacks eat their.He would not serve them, for he served whites only. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther was an African American who fought to end segregation. -
Andrew Young
He was an early civil rights leader during the time of segregation.He was a close confidant to Martin Luther King. -
Manyard Jackson elected Mayor
He was the first African American to be elected mayor in a major southern city. -
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Jimmy Carter in Georgia
Jimmy Carter was the 39th elected president of the United States. He is the only Georgia president. -
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1996 Olympic Games
The 1996 Olympic Games were held in Atlanta. This brought tons of money and many tourist to the state of Georgia.
