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Herman Talmadge
Back in 1947, Herman Talmadge took office for two months before the Supreme Court declared that the legislative had acted wrongly. As a result, Talmadge left the office. In 1950, he was settled back in the office after an election in 1948 against Melvin Thompson. He had been re-elected. -
Three Governors Controversy
3 Governors ControversyIt was an episode of politics; for a short period of time in 1947, Georgia had three governors--Herman Talmadge, Ellis Arnall, and Melvin Thompson. It all started when Eugene Talmadge's name was on ballots. He was popular with citizens and was elected. But he died before taking office. In replacement, the legislature appointed Herman Talmadge, Eugene Talmadge's son. However, the lieutenant governor, Melvin Thompson, said he was governor as well. Ellis Arnall, the current governor, didn't leave. -
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Brown v. Board of Education
The NAACP went to the US Supreme Court and won a decision. It was admitted by the Supreme Court that segregated schools were violating the amendments(basically, they were declared unconstitutional). It was proven that separate didn't mean equal at all, unlike Plessy v. Ferguson, a previous decision in the past. -
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1956 State Flag
It started when a party leader named John Sammons Bell suggested the idea of replacing the square-shaped Confederate flag with the stars and bars of Georgia's flag. The idea was introduced to the legislature. People soon began saying that the Confederate flag was not fit for Georgia's flag; facilities were asked to display the flag(by then, the GA General Assembly had accepted the flag). Individuals tried to convince the General Assembly that the flag needed to be changed--this didn't work. -
John Sibley
John Sibley(person who paved the way for the Sibley Commission), who was chosen by a governor named Ernest Vandiver Jr., used resistance to ignore the opinions of witnesses who mostly wanted "total segregation." -
Hamilton Holmes + Charlayne Hunter Arrive at UGA
Hamilton Holmes Brief InterviewValedictorian Hamilton Holmes and third place graduate Charlayne Hunter both arrived at UGA, only to be targeted with taunts because of their race: African American. Later, a mob gathered outside Hunter's dorm window and smashed it, causing police to arrive and lead both scholars to their Atlanta homes. -
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UGA Integration of Races
UGA's integration went far smoother than individuals thought combining different races in a college would turn out to be. Despite protests from UGA students and individuals from around the state, UGA was able to integrate whites and blacks together. -
Albany Movement Forms
Albany Movement DetailsThe Albany Movement was a coalition having to do with desegregation founded by SNCC activists, including William G. Anderson. The movement was supported by Martin Luther King despite individuals who were angry at him for joining in. Its purpose was to desegregate an entire community before it ended in the summer of 1962 with more than 1,000 African Americans to be thrown in jail in Albany and nearby rural areas. -
March on Washington
On this key day to remember, at least 200,000 Americans gathered to express the fact that there was a lack of civil rights, meaning jobs and freedom. The non-violent march was planned by blacks; Martin Luther King Jr. was a key role in leading it. He was inspired by his mentor, Benjamin Mays, who would use Gandhi's techniques of non-violent protesting. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act was carried out in 1964. It banned discrimination of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, education, and the ability to access public places, including hotels. PRIMARY DOCUMENT: IMAGE -
Lester Maddox Elected!
Lester MaddoxLester Maddox defeated Ellis Arnall in the election of 1966 after several unsuccessful attempts in the past with candidates. PRIMARY DOCUMENT: IMAGE -
Assassination of MLK
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, causing a major stir. Andrew Young, who worked with him for the SCLC(civil rights organization in Atlanta), was with him at the moment. PRIMARY DOCUMENT: IMAGE -
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President Nixon Signs Law
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Maynard Jackson Becomes Mayor
Maynard Jackson was the first black to become mayor of a major southern city: Atlanta. He was an individual who worked with Andrew Young, who was his successor. Jackson was a positive influence in Atlanta politics, helping the city. He also helped to bring the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta as well. -
Jimmy Carter Elected!
After elections, former governor Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the United States, defeating Republican Gerald R. Ford. He was also the only president who was from the state of Georgia. -
September 11 Surprise Attack
This surprise attack in New York was planned by Al-Qaeda, a group of terrorists. The Islamic terrorists hijacked into US planes and crashed them into the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon. As a result, the World Trade Towers were destroyed and 2,774 innocent individuals inside the building were kiilled. Another plane, which had been obtained from the terrorists, crashed into Pennsylvania.
