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Herman Talmadge
Herman Talmadge, son of Eugene Talmadge, served as governor of Georgia for a brief time in early 1947 and from 1948 to 1954. In 1956 Talmadge was elected to the U.S. Senate, until he lost in 1980. -
MLK Jr.
One of the most important leaders in the civil rights. Gave the famous "I have a dream" speech. Inspired others and lead peaceful protests. Prominent African American leader in 1950s and 1960s. -
Benjamin Mays
An African American social activist. An important teacher and mentor to MLK Jr. -
Three Governors Controversy
which began with the death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge, was one of the more bizarre political spectacles in the annals of American politics. In the wake of Talmadge's death, his supporters proposed a plan that allowed the Georgia legislature to elect a governor in January 1947. When the General Assembly elected Talmadge's son Herman Talmadge as governor, the newly elected lieutenant governor, Melvin Thompson, claimed the office of governor, and the outgoing governor, Ellis Arnall, refused -
State Flag
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SNCC
Group of young students who support civil rights -
Andrew Young
Important speaker in the Civil Rights Movement. African American and friends with MLK Jr. Was mayor of Atlanta. -
Charlyane Hunter-Gault
Like Holmes, she was denied access to UGA because of her race. After going to court she was accepted and even with riots and protests she graduated and was succesful. -
Hamilton Holmes
Man who wasnt allowed to go to the University of Georgia because of his race. Once he took this to court he got admitted, but was harrassed by his peers. In the end he grew up to be extremely successful. -
Sibley Commision
After Brown vs Board of Education and segregation prolems in school 60% of georgians said they would rather close public schools than desegregate them. (video explains further) -
Albany Movement
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Albany Movement
SNCC held a "peaceful" protest to try to desegregate Albany. The police aressted so many people, no one was left to protest. Een though the couldn't protest, segregation laws were removed by the county commission. -
March on Washington
MLK's I have a dream speech was given on this day. Many civil rights activists gathered in DC to march. This led to the passing of the voting act and civil rights act. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This act forabade discrimination due to hiring, promoting, firing because of gender/race. It ended public areas of segregation as well -
Voting Rights Act
This act prohibited states from forcing voters to qualify to vote or deny the right of any US citizen to vote on account of race. -
Lester Maddox
Governor of Georgia in 1966 and he promoted a lot of social change and desegregation. -
Maynard Jackson
The very first black mayor of Atlanta. Served for eight years and served again for another term in 1990. Helped in building and expansion of the airport. Main part of the early growth of Atlanta in the 1970s.
