The 1946 Democratic Primary was the first in which African Americans were widely able to cast votes. What other event in 1946 gained Georgia national attention?

Responses
A the Three Governors Controversythe Three Governors Controversy
B the election of a NAACP candidate to officethe election of a NAACP candidate to office
C the decision of the Supreme Court to end segregation in schoolsthe decision of the Supreme Court to end segregation in schools
D the state constitution eliminated the Lieutenant Governor position

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The event in 1946 that gained Georgia national attention was A) the Three Governors Controversy. This political crisis arose following the death of Governor Eugene Talmadge and involved disputes over who was the rightful governor, leading to a significant political struggle in the state.