-
Talmadge ran for governor and won by using Georgia’s county unit system. Talmadge was getting sick and many people thought he was going to die. Some supported his son be elected governor once he died. He did die and his son took over. The former governor refused and there ended up being 3 governors.
-
The decision was Segregation laws where unconstitutional. This angered many including Governor Talmadge. The Sibley Commission helped desegregate schools.
-
The Flag was offensive, because it showed resistance to civil rights. The state motto is Wisdom. Justice, Moderation.
-
Four black college students sat and demanded to be served at Woolworth’s lunch counter, but where refused. Eventually the lunch counter was integrated. The SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) was formed.
-
These where the first Blacks to attend UGA. They did this to help desegregation.
-
Organization of smaller organizations that where trying to get black rights. Their goal was to end segregation through negotiation.
-
This was a political rally for human rights. They marched to protest against blacks not having jobs. It ended up with several violent confrontations.
-
Martin Luther King Jr. gave his I have a dream speech on Wasington D.C.. This speech was the defining moment of American Civil Rights Movement.
-
This outlawed discrimination of any kind. Lyndon Johnson signed this.
-
Prehibits racial disrimination in voting. It was a Legislation. Also signed by Lyndon Johnson.
-
American politician who served as the 75th governor. Disliked Civil Rights Act. He also is a populist democrat.
-
Leader of African American Civil Rights Movement. President of Morehouse College. Helped advance political rights.
-
Civil Rights Movement leader. He protested peacefully and admired Gandhi's methods.
-
He became mayor of Atlanta. First African American to serve as mayor.
-
Served as a Congressman. He was a friend and supported Martin Luther King Jr..
