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John Lewis
John Lewis was an American politician and a civil rights leader. He is the U.S representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district. He has been serving since 1987. -
William B. Hartsfield
He was one of the greatest mayors of Atlanta. He severed for 6 terms. He served at a critical time when the country was desegregation. He was credited for aviation powerhouse. -
Benjamin Mays
Benjamin Mays is best known by his his long-term presidency at Morehouse college in Atlanta. He was a significant leader of MLK . -
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks is a NBA franchise and part of a eastern Conferences Southeast division. They have called Atlanta home since 1968. In 1968 new owners moved the Hawks to Georgia. -
1946 Governor's race
Georgia's three governor controversy started with the death of Eugene Talmadge. Talmadges son was elected governor. He claimed the office of governor, of 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 Democratic. He was governor at a time of political transition. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown vs Board of education ended segregation in public schools. This case arr ganged history. They were just regular people wanting equality for African Americans. -
1956 State Flag
In 1955 John Sammens begun a campaign to substitute the square confederate flag for red and white bars on Georgia's state flag. -
Sibley Commission
In 1960 Governor Ernet Vandiver Jr was forced to deade to close public schools or desegregate them. The Sibley Commission ended the debate to regrading desegregation. -
Student Non-violent coordinating Committee
The SNCC was formed to give younger blacks more of a voice in the Civil Rights Movement. They wanted to change and to view Kings point of view of a non violence way of life. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charalayne Hunter
This is best known for desegregation Georgias universities. He was one of the first African American students admitted to UGA. Charlyne Hunter was the other African American admitted into Uga. She is best known for her career. -
Ivan Allen Jr.
Ivan Allen Jr. served ad mayor of Atlanta. He is know for leading the city through era of significant growth. He was keeping the city calm during the Civil Rights Movement. -
The Albany Movement
The Albany Movement was the first mass movement in the modern civil rights era. This movement resulted in jailing more than 1000 African Americans. MLK was soon brought into the movement and the blacks protested for their equality. -
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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 2 terms. In 2002 he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. -
March on Washington
On August 28,1963 over 200,000 Americans gathered in Washington,DC for a political rally. This event was designed to shine light on the challenges of African Americans. The March became a key movement 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 congress, years later congress expanded the act and also passed the other law to bring equality to African Americans. -
Atlanta Falcons
On June 30, 1965 the Atlanta Falcons were born. The NFl granted ownership to Rank. The name Falcons was suggested by John Elliot. -
Atlanta Braves
The Braves moved to Atlanta to begin the 1966 MLB season. The move made the Atlanta braves the firs -
Lester Maddox
He was the 75th governor of the state of Georgia. His term lasted from 1967 to 1971. He was an American political. He served as an able and unquestionably colorful chief executive. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
He was a baptist minister and social activist who played a big role in the civil rights movement. King inspired by advocates of non violence sought equality for African Americans. -
Andrew Young
Andrew Young was a political , diplomat, activist, and pastor from Georgia. He has served as a congress men from Georgia's 5th congressional district,the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. -
Maynard Jackson Elected Mayor
Maynard Jackson was an American political and member of the democratic party. He was the first African American mayor of Atlanta Georgia. He served three terms. -
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1966 Olympic games
The 1996 Olympic games took place in Atlanta, GA . A recorded 197 nations to part in the games producing 10,318 athletes. Atlanta became the 5th American city to host the Olympic Games and 3rd to hold summer Olympic Games.
