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Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves is a baseball team. They used to play at the Turners Field in Atlanta, Georgia. They now play at Sun Trust Park in Atlanta,G.A. -
William B. Hartsfield
William B. Hartsfield was one of the greatest mayors. He served as mayor longer then anybody else. He served for 6 terms. -
Benjamin Mays
Benjamin Mays was a African American minister, educator, scholar, and a social activist. In Howard University he was a dean of School Religion. -
John Lewis
John Lewis was one of the Big 6 leaders. He led the "Bloody Sunday." He was elected in Congress, -
Herman Talmadge
Herman Talmadge was a senator. He was also a governor for G.A.He received a law degree from UGA. -
1946 Governor's Race
The 1946 Governor's Race was when Georgia had 3 governors. Eugene Talmadge (who died and was passed to Herman Talmadge), Governor Ellis Arnell, and Lt. Governor M.E Thompson were the 3 Governors. -
Brown v. Board of Education
The Brown v. Board of Education was known as the turning point in the history of race. The Supreme Court declared that Public Schools separating blacks and whites is unconstitutional. -
1956 State Flag
The 1956 State Flag was made to incorporate the Confederate Battle flag. The flag became a official banner for 45 years. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter were the first African Americans to attend to UGA. -
The Albany Movement
The Albany Movement focused on racial segregation. It was mainly boycotts, protests, and jail-sits. Students mostly protested but some adults protested as well. -
Ivan Allen Jr.
Ivan Allen Jr. was a mayor of Atlanta. He served in the U.S Army Quartermaster during World War II. He was also second lieutenant. -
March on Washington
The March on Washington was a massive protest. Protesters gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial Center in Washington, DC. The protest was to draw out the unfairness for African Americans. -
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are a basketball team. They were originally known as the Tri-cities Blackhawks. They were originally founded in Moline and Rock Island, Illinois and Daven Port, Iowa. -
1964 Civil Rights Act
The 1964 Civil Rights Act ended segregation in public places. It is considered one of the most successful legislative achievements. -
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons is a football team. It was founded in Atlanta Georgia. They play in the Georgia Dome. -
Lester Maddox
Lester Maddox was a governor. Lester Maddox grew up in poverty. He was also a high school dropout. -
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee or SNNC was aginst racial segregation. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist pastor in Montgomery, Alabama at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. He was a famous Spokesman and he spoke against segregation. He won the Noble Peace Prize in 1964. -
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Jimmy Carter in Georgia
Jimmy Carter was the first president to only serve one term. He was a stint in the U.S Navy and two senate terms as a Governor of the General Assembly. He was a governor of Georgia. -
Andrew Young
Andrew Young was a member of congress and a mayor of Atlanta. He became the first African American U.S ambassador. He was also a civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. -
Maynard Jackson Elected Mayor
Maynard Jackson served for 8 years as mayor. He was the first African American to be a mayor. He went for a third term, but when he had a major heart surgery he decided not to go for a fourth term. -
Sibley Commission
The Sibley Commission was for desegregating the schools. The Sibley Commission asked people about desegregating the schools. The Sibley Commission helped end segregation in public places. -
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1996 Olympic Games
During the 1996 Olympic Games someone bombed the Olympic Park killing two people and injuring 111 people. The bomber was named Eric Rudolph.
