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Plessy vs. Ferguson
Plessy vs. Ferguson case in Supreme Court leads to a decision that segregation and Jim Crow laws are legal.
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The span of Civil Rights Movement
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Benjamin Mays becomes head of Morehouse College
During his presidency at Morehouse, he taught MLK. He had a hand in MLK's life from then on. Benjamin Mays -
1946 Gubenatorial Election
In the 1946 election, Talmadge's opponent won the popular vote, but because of the county unit system, Talmadge won the election, only to die in December. 1946 Election -
Three Governer's Controversy
Three Gov. Controversy starts when Eugene Talmadge dies, and the office is left vacated with 3 people claiming it. "Three Governer's Controversy" -
Three Governer's Controversy Ends
The Controversy ended with Herman Talmadge being elected to office during the September special election. Three Governer's Controversy Ending -
Brown vs. BOE
In this landmark case, the decision made in Plessy vs. Ferguson was reversed, and schools across the country ordered to desegregate. Brown vs. BOE -
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MLK Jr.'s civil rights activity
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King leads Montgomery Bus Boycott
MLK becomes the head of the recently formed Montgomery Improvement Association and runs the bus boycott.
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1956 Flag change
In 1956, the state flag was changed to include the confederate battle flag emblem instead of 3 stripes, partially in response to the Brown vs. BOE case and the "massive resistance" that followed. 1956 Flag -
Sibley Commission
The Sibley Commision was a General Assembly commitee created to research the desegregation of schools. While it did have a hand in the desegregation, it also provided tactics for schools to avoid desegregating until later dates. Sibley Commission -
SNCC founded
The SNCC is founded, creating an organization that would have great impact on civil rights of that era and forever on. SNCC -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter attended UGA as the first African American students there. They had a tough time, as many other students and staff were opposed to intergration. Intergration of UGA -
Albany Movement Failure
The Albany Movement failed because local police, instead of engaging protestors, arrestsed them, limiting publicity on the issue. Albany Movement -
Birmingham Campaign Begins
King leads the SCLC inthe Birningham campaign. It is widely considered a success for nonviolent protesting. Birmingham Campaign -
March on Washington
King leads the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and gives his "I have a dream" speech. March on Washington -
Civil Rights Act
In response to the protests around the country for black rights, Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. Civil Rights Act -
Lester Maddox elected Governer of GA
Lester Maddox, a well know racist and anti-integrationist for his decision to close down his restaurant rather than integrate, is elected governer of Georgia. However, he supported prison reform and appointed many African Americans to offices. Lester Maddox -
Maynard Jackson as Mayor
Maynard Jackson was the first African American mayor of Atlanta, or any major southern city for that matter. During his terms, he supported African American's rights and helped to change the traditional way of thought. Maynard Jackson -
Andrew Young, Mayor
Andrew Young becomes mayor, the second African American mayor in a row, signifying the power of the African American populace that he helped brind suffrage to. Andrew Young
