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George Wallace - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 25, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Died | October 19, 1960 (age 41) |
| Birthplace | Clio, Alabama, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also George Wallace's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Governor of Alabama; pro-segregation stance in the 1960s; four-term gubernatorial tenure; 1968 independent presidential candidate. |
Intro
George Wallace was an American politician who served as the Governor of Alabama for four terms and was a prominent figure in mid-20th century American politics, known especially for his pro-segregationist stance during the Civil Rights Era.
Early Life & Background
George Corley Wallace Jr. was born in Clio, Alabama. He came from a lower-middle-class family and became interested in politics at an early age. He attended the University of Alabama School of Law, graduating in 1942, and served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
Career Highlights
- Governed Alabama for four terms (1963–1967, 1971–1979, 1983–1987)
- Denied entry to the University of Alabama to African American students in 1963 ('Stand in the Schoolhouse Door')
- Ran for President of the United States four times, including as an independent in 1968 winning five Southern states
- Survived an assassination attempt in 1972 while campaigning for the presidency
Trivia
- Wallace's 1968 presidential campaign is the last third-party campaign to have won any electoral votes as of 2024.
- After surviving an assassination attempt in 1972, Wallace was left paralyzed from the waist down.
- In his later years, Wallace apologized for his earlier segregationist views.
FAQs
People also ask
When was George Wallace born?
George Wallace was born the 25 August 1919.
Where is George Wallace from?
Clio, Alabama, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 25th, 1919, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 25, 1919, the first commercial passenger flight between Paris and London took place, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.
- Day of the week: August 25th, 1919 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Dear Little Boy of Mine by Will Oakland
- Popular movie: Male and Female directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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