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John Lewis
John Lewis is an American politician. John is the U.S. representative for Georgia's fifth congressional district. He has been serving since 1987, and is the dean of the congressional delegation. -
William B. Hartsfield
William B. Hartsfield was one of the greatest mayors of Atlanta. He served for 6 terms. He served at a critical time when the country was desegregating. He is credited for changing Atlanta to a aviation powerhouse. -
Benjamin Mays
Benjamin Mays is best known for his long term presidency Morehouse college in Atlanta. He was also a significant leader of MLK. He filled leadership roles in many civil rights acts. -
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks is a NBA franchise and part of the Eastern confrence southeast divivsion. they -
1946 Governor's Race
Georgia's three governors controversy started with the death of Eugene Talmadge. Talmadge's son was elected governoR. He claimed the office of governor, and the outgoing governor, Ellis Amall refused to leave office. -
Herman Talmadge
Herman Talmadge, son of Eugene Talmadge, served as governor of Georgia. Talmadge was a democrat. He was governor at a time of political transition. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of education ended segregation in public schools. This case changed history. They were just regular people wanting equality for African Americans. -
1956 State Flag
In 1955 John Sammens began a campaign to substitute the square confederate flag for red and white bars on Georgia's state flag. Some legislators favored the adoption of a standard flag. -
Sibley Commission
In 1960 governor Ernest Vandver Jr. was forced to decide whether to close public schools or desegregate them. The Sibely Commission ended the debate to regard desegregation. They kept the schools running and desegregated. -
Student Non- Violent Coordinating Committee
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was formed to give younger blacks more of a voice in the civil rights movement. They wanted to change and to view King's point of view of a non violence life. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
Hamilton Holmes is best known for desegregating Georgia's universities. He was one of the first 2 African American students admitted to UGA. Charlayne Hunter was the other African American admitted to UGA. She is also known for her career as a award-winning journalist. -
Ivan Allen Jr.
Ivan Allen jr. served as mayor of Atlanta. He is known for leading the city through an era of significant growth. He was keeping the city calm during the civil rights movement. -
The Albany Movement
Albany Movement was the first mass movement in the modern civil rights era. This movement resulted in more than 1,00 African Americans getting jailed. Martin Luther King jr. was soon brought into the movement. -
March on Washington
On August 28, 1963 over 200,000 Americans gathered in Washington D.C, for a political rally. This event was designed to shine light on the challenges of African Americans.The march became a key moment in the growing struggle for civil rights. -
1964 Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act ended segregation in public places. Southern members of congress strongly disagreed with this act. The act passed the congress, years later the congress expanded the act and also passed other laws to bring equality to African Americans. -
Atlanta Falcons
On June 30, 1965 the Atlanta Falcons were born. The NFL granted ownership to Rankin M. Smith. The name "Falcons" was suggested by Julia Elliott. -
Lester Maddox
Lester Maddox was the 75th governor of the state of Georgia. His term lasted from 1967 to 1971. He was an American politician. He served as an able and unquestionably colorful Chief Executive. -
Atlanta Braves
The Braves moved to Atlanta to begin the 1966 MLB season. The move made the Atlanta Braves the first MLB team to be from the south. Atlanta soon joined the exclusive ranks of the nations major league cities. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist who played a big role in the civil rights movement. King, inspired by advocates of nonviolence, sought equality for African Americans. -
Andrew Young
Andrew Young is an American politician, diplomat, activist, and pastor from Georgia. He has served as a congressman from Georgia's fifth congressional district, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and mayor of Atlanta. Andrew's life work has made Atlanta develop into a better city. -
Maynard Jackson Elected Mayor
Maynard Jackson was an American politician and member of the Democratic party. He was the first African American mayor of Atlanta Georgia. He served three terms. -
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Jimmy Carter in Georgia
Jimmy Carter was the only Georgian to be elected as president. He is an American politician, author, and member of the Democratic party. He only served as president for one term. in 2002 he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. -
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1996 Olympic Games
The 1996 Olympics took place in Atlanta Georgia. A record 197 nations took part in the games, producing 10,318 athletes. Atlanta became the fifth American city to host the Olympic games, and third to hold summer Olympic games.
