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". Born in Clio, Alabama, Wallace attended the University of Alabama School of Law and served in United States Army Air Corps during World War II. After the war, he won election to the Alabama House of Representatives and served as a state judge.
| Born | George Corley Wallace Jr, August 25, 1919, Clio, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | September 13, 1998, Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | American Independent (1968) |
| Children | 4, including George III |
| Education | University of Alabama (LLB) |
| Lieutenant | Bill Baxley |
| Preceded by | Fob James |
| Succeeded by | H. Guy Hunt |
About George Wallace
The movie follows the Alabama governor George Wallace's life as a man with a strong stance for segregation, who also ran for president, and was almost assassinated. The film is based on Marshall Frady's biography of George Wallace.
Achievement of George Wallace
Angelina Jolie won the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. In real-life, George Wallace died of a heart attack.
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Latest information about George Wallace updated on July 28 2021.
