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Atlanta Braves
The braves have been in existence since the late 1800's.The braves have won 3 championships. -
William B. Hartsfield
Hartsfield became mayor of Atlanta inn 1937. Hartsfield helped negotiate problems with segregation. -
Benjamin Mays
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Atlanta Hawks
The hawks were founded in 1964. They have won one championship in 1958. -
Herman Talmadge
Talmadge served as the 70th governor of Georgia. Talmadge served in the years 1947,1948 and 1955. -
Brown Vs Board Of Education
The Brown Vs Board Of Education is a case in which schools were no longer segregated.The case reached the supreme court. -
1956 State Flag
The 1956 state flag was designed by John Sammons bell.The flag was used from 1956 to 2001 which featured the Confederates. -
Sibley Commission
Was created to let the public make their decision about public schools. -
Student non-violent coordinating committee
Also known as the SNCC the SNCC was created in April of the year 1960 from a student meeting which was held at Shaw University. -
Ivan Allen Jr.
Ivan served two terms as mayor of Atlanta.According to the article I read Ivan is credited with helping Atlanta grow economically and trying to keep peace during the civil rights movement. -
Atlanta Falcons
The falcons were formed on June 30th of 1965.The football team brings in money to the state so it basically helped Georgia grow economically. -
Martin Luther King jr
Martin was assassinated on April 4,1968. King is most known for his famous 'I have a dream Speech'.King only lived to see the age of 39. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
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1946 Governor's Race
Eugene Talmade won the election but he passed away before his
inauguration. His son Herman was elected or appointed by the stat legislature
