Modern Georgia and Civil Rights

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What was the result of the 1946 Governor’s Race?

Who was the first African-American mayor of Atlanta?

This mayor brought the Braves and other sports teams to Atlanta:

The Atlanta Georgian Our New Governor is a Fan of Segregation! The headline above describes a man who threw African-Americans out of his restautant and later became governor. During his term, he elected many African-Americans to high-ranking posit

- Both believed in equal rights for African-Americans - Both were born in Georgia - Both were winners of the Nobel Peace Prize The clues above describe what two people?

This white mayor originally brought aviation to Atlanta:

These two mayors of Atlanta helped to keep the city calm during the civil rights movement:

This was the name of Dr. King’s march that led him to the foot of the Lincoln Memorial. There, he gave a famous speech.