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- 4. One of the first African American students at the University of Georgia.
- 9. Economic activity involving travel for pleasure and business; brings revenue from visitors.
- 11. SNCC founder, civil rights leader, longtime U.S. Congressman.
- 13. Peace deal between Egypt and Israel brokered by President Carter.
- 14. Civil rights leader, U.S. Congressman, UN Ambassador, and Atlanta mayor.
- 15. Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty to reduce U.S.-USSR nuclear weapons.
- 17. Educator and mentor to MLK Jr.; president of Morehouse College.
- 18. First African American Atlanta mayor; expanded airport, improved minority hiring.
- 19. Legal dispute between parties seeking compensation or action.
- 20. 1963 rally where MLK gave “I Have a Dream” speech.
- 21. Nation’s oldest civil rights group; fights racial injustice through legal means.
Down
- 1. MLK-led civil rights group promoting nonviolent protest.
- 2. Young activists’ group involved in sit-ins and Freedom Rides.
- 3. Georgia segregationist governor who opposed civil rights changes.
- 5. 1896 Supreme Court case upholding segregation under “separate but equal.”
- 6. Major U.S. seaport crucial to Georgia’s international trade.
- 7. Sector producing and distributing movies and TV shows; Georgia is a major hub.
- 8. 39th U.S. President; Camp David Accords, Iran Hostage Crisis, Nobel Peace Prize.
- 10. Landmark 1954 Supreme Court case ending school segregation.
- 12. Symbol added to Georgia’s flag in 1956 to oppose desegregation.
- 16. 1979 event where 52 Americans were held hostage in Iran for over a year.
