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George Corley Wallace III, generally known as George Wallace Jr., (born October 17, 1951) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Alabama. He is the only son of George and Lurleen Wallace, each of whom was Democratic governor of Alabama.
May 12, 2022 · Learn how the former Alabama governor and presidential candidate George Wallace became a polarizing figure in the civil rights era, and how he changed after a failed assassination attempt in 1972. The article explores his political career, his racist rhetoric, his amends with the Black community and his legacy.
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World War II. George Corley Wallace Jr. (August 25, 1919 – September 13, 1998) was an American politician and judge who served as the 45th governor of Alabama for four terms. He is remembered for his staunch segregationist and populist views. [2] [3] [4] During Wallace's tenure as governor of Alabama, he promoted "industrial development, low ...
Feb 10, 2021 · George Wallace Jr. said the recent decision by trustees at the University of Alabama at Birmingham reflected only one part of the life of his late father, who apologized publicly for his racist stances and won his fourth and final term as governor with the support of Black voters in 1982.
May 15, 2022 · George Wallace Jr. shares his personal story of how his father, the former governor and presidential candidate, was shot and wounded by Arthur Bremer in 1972. He also reveals his father's letter of forgiveness to his assailant and his faith journey.
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Oct 1, 2023 · George Wallace Jr. shares his new book about his father, former Alabama governor and segregationist George Wallace, who later changed his views and apologized for his actions. He discusses his father's role in the civil rights movement, his injuries, his apology and his political achievements.
Oct 8, 2023 · Written by someone who probably knew him best, “George Wallace: From Segregation to Salvation” is a story about redemption of a man whose complex life and legacy are often debated.
