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John Lewis
John Lewis joined the Civil Rights Movement. He spoke at the 1963's March On Washington. -
William B. Hartsfield
William Hartsfield served six terms as mayor of Atlanta. He developed Atlanta into what it is today. -
Benjamin Mays
Benjamin Mays was an African American minister, educator, scholar, and social activist. Benjamin was one of the most outspoken person of segregation. He led foundations to the African-American Civil Rights Movement. -
1946 Governor's Race
Eugene Talmadge was elected governor but died a month later. Nobody knew what to do and the whole thing was a mess. 3 men ran and they all had good reasons to so Georgia had 3 governors. -
Herman Talmadge
Herman Talmadge was the son of Eugene Talmadge. For a brief time, he served as governor. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown V. Board of Education was a court case in which justices ruled that racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional. This case helped with "Separate But Equal" areas that were not equal at all. -
1956 State Flag
This flag was used as the Confederate battle flag. It was designed by a Southern Democrat John Samsons Bell, former WWII veteran. -
Sibley Commission
In 1960 the governor of Georgia was forced to either close public schools or desegregate them. This had a massive impact on desegregation in the state. -
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
The SNCC was a civil rights grouped formed by younger blacks. They wanted to change Martin Luther King's point of view on non violence ways. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter were the first two African-Americans to graduate from UGA. They changed history for Georgia majorly. -
Ivan Allen Jr.
Ivan Allen lead Atlanta through an era of economic growth and remained calm during the civil rights movement. -
The Albany Movement
The Albany movement was the first movement in the civil rights era to desegregate an entire community. More than 1,000 African-Americans around the area were thrown into jail. -
Lester Maddox
Lester Maddox was born in Atlanta. He was a high school dropout and was least expected to be governor. -
March on Washington
This was a massive protest were African-Americans gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial for jobs and freedom. This is also when Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have A Dream" speech. -
1964 Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act ended segregation in public places. A few years later, congress expanded the civil rights. -
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons were the first professional football team in Atlanta. The Falcons have become a mainstay in Georgia's sports culture. -
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks were originally known as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and were shared by three cities. In 1968, a Georgia real estate developer, Carl Sanders, moved the Hawks to Atlanta. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister. He fought for equality and equal rights for African Americans. -
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Jimmy Carter in Georgia
Jimmy Carter is the only president to be from Georgia.He served for one term. He serves two terms as Georgia senator. -
Andrew Young
Andrew young began his career as a pastor. He was also a leader in the civil rights movement. -
Manyard Jackson Elected Mayor
Manyard Jackson was the first African-American to be elected mayor of a major southern city. He served for eight years. -
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves were the first professional baseball team from the south.Ivan Allen Jr., the mayor of Atlanta at the time, worked hard to bring the Braves to Atlanta. -
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1996 Olympic Games
The 1996 Olympic Games were held in Atlanta Georgia. It is the largest event in the city's history.
