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22. Jan. 2013 · By 1963 Alabama Governor George Corley Wallace had emerged as the leading opponent to the growing civil rights movement. Six months later he gained international notoriety for his stand in the door of the University of Alabama to block the entrance of two black students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, who had been order admitted by a ...
George Wallace, the Governor of Alabama, in a symbolic attempt to keep his inaugural promise of "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever" and stop the desegregation of schools, stood at the door of the auditorium as if to block the entry of two African American students: Vivian Malone and James Hood.
In 1962 Wallace, having realized the power of race as a political tool, ran for governor again—this time as a proponent of segregation. He won by a landslide. In 1964, Wallace decided to make a run for the presidency as a Democratic candidate. The first Democratic primary was held in Wisconsin. Local politicians treated Wallace’s candidacy ...
10. Jan. 2013 · On Jan. 14, 1963, Alabama Gov. George Wallace delivered an inauguration speech destined to go down in the history books. That now infamous line, "segregation now, segregation tomorrow and...
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12. Mai 2022 · HISTORY. How a Failed Assassination Attempt Pushed George Wallace to Reconsider His Segregationist Views. Fifty years ago, a fame-seeker shot the polarizing politician five times, paralyzing...
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Wallace's racial politicking and support of segregation resonated with Alabama voters and in 1962 he was elected governor, receiving more votes than any previous Alabama gubernatorial candidate. After his election, Wallace wanted to make it clear he intended to keep his campaign promise to fight against integration.
“Segregation Forever” Speech. George Wallace’s infamous 1963 inauguration speech, where he promised Alabama residents “segregation forever” Wallace gave this speech from the portico of...
