What was George Wallace known for?

What was George Wallace known for?

George Corley Wallace, Jr. (Aug – Septem), 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.

What was George Wallace's famous quote about segregation?

In the name of the greatest people that have ever trod this earth, I draw the line in the dust and toss the gauntlet before the feet of tyranny, and I say segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever."

Is George Wallace dead?

Deceased (1919–1998) George Corley Wallace/Living or Deceased

What is the name of the Governor Dr King is referring to?

Alabama governor George Wallace is famous for a quote from his inaugural address: "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever."

What was George Wallace's political party?

American Independent Party George Corley Wallace/Parties

When did Wallace run for president?

George Wallace 1968 presidential campaign

George Wallace for President 1968
Candidate	George Wallace Governor of Alabama (1963–1967) Gen. Curtis LeMay Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force (1961-1965)
Affiliation	American Independent Party
Status	Announced: Febru Lost election: Novem

What was George Wallace's slogan?

George Wallace 1968 presidential campaign

George Wallace for President 1968
Affiliation	American Independent Party
Status	Announced: Febru Lost election: Novem
Headquarters	Montgomery, Alabama
Slogan	Stand Up for America

Which statement from Governor George Wallace inaugural address best serves as conflicting evidence for kings statement?

Which statement from Governor George Wallace's inaugural address best serves as conflicting evidence to King's statement? The true brotherhood of America, of respecting the separateness of others . . . and uniting in effort . . . has been so twisted and distorted.

How old is comedian George Wallace?

69 years (J) George Wallace/Age

Who ran against George Wallace?

Former Governor of Alabama George Wallace ran in the 1968 United States presidential election as the candidate for the American Independent Party against Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey. Wallace's pro-segregation policies during his term as Governor of Alabama were rejected by most.

Who was George C Wallace and what did he do?

• But I ask that they try to remember the actions that I took that were designed to help them.” George C. Wallace was a four-time governor of Alabama and three-time presidential hopeful. He is best remembered for his 1960s segregationist politics. Who Was George C. Wallace?

What did Alfred Wallace do for natural selection?

• Alfred Russel Wallace was born in Wales in 1823. He has been described variously as a naturalist, a geographer, and a social critic. He even weighed in on the debate as to whether or not life could exist on Mars. However, what he is best known for is his work on the theory of natural selection.

What did William Wallace predict in 1964?

• Wallace predicted, during a Milwaukee, Wisconsin speech on Septem, that the office-holding supporters of a civil rights bill would politically "bite the dust" by 19.

What is the significance of Wallace's Line?

• His research on the geographic distribution of animals provided critical support for his evolutionary theories and led him to draw a boundary line through Southeast Asia that divides Asian and Australian animal groups. Wallace’s Line, as it was later named, runs from the Indian Ocean to the Philippine Sea.