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George Wallace biography outlines political rise and 1968 setback
The piece traces George Corley Wallace born in 1919 to Clio Alabama farmers, detailing early work then boxing, law education, air service, and war. It covers his ascent to Alabama offices, role in the Dixiecrat era, 1963 stand at the University of Alabama, 1964 presidential primaries, his 1966 win with his wife as candidate, and the 1968 shift after Lurleen Wallace’s death impacting his campaign.
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Clio
Alabama
George Corley Wallace
Alabama State Senate
University of Alabama
Wallace
U.S. Air Corps
Pacific
Lurleen Burns
House of Representatives
Jim Folsom
State National Guard
Sen
Barry Goldwater
George Wallace
American Independence Party