Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. (March 23, 1938 – June 23, 2003) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 54th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, from 1974 to 1982, and again as the …

Maynard Jackson (born March 23, 1938, Dallas, Texas, U.S.—died June 23, 2003, Arlington, Virginia) was an American lawyer and politician, who was the first African American mayor of Atlanta, …

Jul 26, 2004 · Elected mayor of Atlanta in 1973, Maynard Jackson was the first African American to serve as mayor of a major southern city. Jackson served eight years and then returned for a third …

Oct 25, 2023 · Maynard Jackson made history 50 years ago as Atlanta’s first Black mayor, bringing transformative change at just 35. His passion for civil rights and economic fairness opened doors for …

Maynard Jackson was Atlanta's first African American mayor; he serve two consecutive terms (1974-1978; 1978-1982) and was elected for a third term in 1990.

On this date, in 1938, Maynard Jackson was born. He was a Black attorney and politician. Born in Dallas, Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr., was the third of six children from a family considered a …

The newspaper headlines following the October 16, 1973 election announced Maynard H. Jackson, Jr.'s victory. He had become the first African-American mayor of Atlanta and of a major southern city.

Mar 20, 2024 · Perhaps the most influential mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. will forever be remembered for his visionary leadership that set the precedent for an inclusive, progressive, and …

May 11, 2018 · On January 7, 1974, Maynard Jackson, an ebullient, outspoken bond lawyer, became the first black — and at age 35 the youngest person ever — to be elected mayor of a major southern …

"Elected mayor of Atlanta in 1973, Maynard Jackson was the first African American to serve as mayor of a major southern city. Jackson served eight years and then returned for a third term in 1990, …