Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson in photos

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Photos: Mayor Maynard Jackson’s time in office

Photos: In 1973, Atlantans went to the polls and elected the city's first African-American mayor, Maynard Jackson.

Jan. 7, 1974: Judge Luther Alverson (left) administers the oath of office to Atlanta mayor-elect Maynard Jackson.

October 1973: Mayor-elect Maynard Jackson hugs his mother, Dr. Irene Dobbs Jackson, and his wife, Bunnie.

Maynard Jackson as a child (right) with his siblings.

1970: Maynard Jackson as vice-mayor of Atlanta.

Vice Mayor's Installation Day: Maynard Jackson's mother, brother Paul, eldest daughter Beth, first wife Bunnie, and Jackson right after he was sworn as the city's first Vice Mayor.

Mayor Maynard Jackson congratulates baseball's all- time home run king, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves, after presenting him in the City Council Chambers with a gold Mayor's Medal of Honor and proclamation honoring him.

June 30, 1974: Scene outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church after the shooting of Mrs. Alberta King, mother of Martin Luther King Jr. Mayor Maynard Jackson speaks with reporters.

Jan. 22, 1975: Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is declared the winner over Muhammad Ali by "referee" Julian Bond.

Maynard Jackson after hearing voting results on election night 1977.

Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson at press conference in 1977.

Feb. 1, 1977: Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson pays a call on President Jimmy Carter in Washington. They are pictured in the Oval Office.

Airport Commissioner George Berry and Mayor Maynard Jackson lead a gaggle of media types on a tour of the new airport as part of the dedication ceremonies hype Sept. 18, 1980.

Sept. 19,1980: Former Mayor Sam Massell, Council President Marvin Arrington and Mayor Maynard Jackson unveil a plaque at the dedication of the new Atlanta Airport.

1981: During the 'Missing and Murdered Children of Atlanta' years (1979-81), Mayor Maynard Jackson offered reward money for the capture of the murderer.

1981: Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson shakes hands with President Ronald Reagan in the Oval Office at the White House after thanking him for his help in efforts to solve the killings of children in Atlanta. Jackson also presented Reagan a certificate making him an honorary citizen of the city of Atlanta.

1981: US Congressman Wyche Fowler plays Santa's helper, Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson as Santa Claus, and as an elf, Jackson's wife Valerie offers an assist.

Former Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson returned to City Hall on Monday, August 2, 1982 for the unveiling of his portrait inside a City Council committee room, alongside portraits of other chief executives of the city.

1989: Maynard Jackson waves to the crowd of his supporters after winning his second term as mayor of Atlanta.

June 1990: Mayor Maynard Jackson and Coretta Scott king, widow of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., join Nelson Mandela in holding up clenched fists during the playing of the Anthem of Mandela's African National Congress upon Mandela's arrival in Atlanta.

Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson gives thumbs-up signs during a news conference at a Tokyo hotel Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1990 after Atlanta won a bid to host the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.

1992: Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson works out with weights in his personal gym at home.

Atlanta's five living mayors from left to right: Ivan Allen, Sam Massell, Maynard Jackson, Bill Campbell, Maynard Jackson and Andy Young. All five were present at a function at Piedmont Park where the Mayor Grove was dedicated on Wednesday, April 30, 1997.

2003: The body of former Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson rests in the City Council chambers prior to public viewing.

The Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport began operation May 2012, serving passengers traveling on nonstop international flights from Atlanta.

Glenn Thomas (right), of Lithonia, and his 6-year-old son Myles pose in front of Maynard H. Jackson Jr.'s portrait as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport staffer Myrna White takes a picture during an open house at Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal in Atlanta on Saturday, May 5, 2012. The new terminal honors the late mayor, who was instrumental in turning Atlanta into a major international air hub.

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Jan. 7, 1974: Judge Luther Alverson (left) administers the oath of office to Atlanta mayor-elect Maynard Jackson.

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