You’re highlighting a powerful and poignant look back at a pivotal year, especially for Georgia and the world. That photo essay offers a unique glimpse into the past.
The year 1968 was marked by immense global upheaval and profound tragedy, and Georgia, like much of the world, felt its impact deeply with the assassinations of both Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy. A recent photographic retrospective offers a poignant look back at this pivotal year in the state’s history.
- Atlanta’s First Soccer Team: A particularly interesting snapshot by Noel Davis/AJC from July 1968 features the Atlanta Chiefs soccer team. This image serves as a fascinating historical note, underscoring that “sometimes, everything old is new again,” especially given the vibrant soccer culture in Atlanta today.
