George Wallace

George Wallace

Deceased · Born: Aug 25, 1919 · Died: Sep 13, 1998

Personal Details

Born Aug 25, 1919 Clio, Alabama, USA
Spouse
  • Lisa Taylor

    ( Sep 9, 1981 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Cornelia Wallace

    ( Jan 4, 1971 to Jan 4, 1978 )
  • Lurleen Burns

    ( May 21, 1943 to May 6, 1968 )

Biography

George Corley Wallace Jr. was an American politician who served as the 45th governor of Alabama for four terms. A member of the Democratic Party, he is best remembered for his staunch segregationist and populist views. During his tenure, he promoted "industrial development, low taxes, and trade schools." Wallace sought the United States presidency as a Democrat three times, and once as an American Independent Party candidate, unsuccessfully each time. Wallace opposed desegregation and supported the policies of "Jim Crow" during the Civil Rights Movement, declaring in his 1963 inaugural address that he stood for "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever".

Career

2000
1968
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