George Wallace
American politician, 45th Governor of Alabama
Born
August 25th, 1919
105 years ago
Died
September 13th, 1998
26 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as Governor of Alabama across four non-consecutive terms. Promoted a platform of segregation and states' rights during the civil rights movement. Gained national attention for a speech at the University of Alabama in 1963, where he stood in opposition to federal desegregation efforts. After a failed presidential campaign in 1972, continued to serve in Alabama politics and made efforts to reshape his image and policies in later years.
Served four non-consecutive terms as Governor of Alabama
Stood in the schoolhouse door in 1963
Ran for President as a candidate in 1968 and 1972
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