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The story of George Wallace is the odyssey of a young war veteran who entered politics to support progressive policies, but instead descended into the politics of racism following the loss of his lifetime dream of being elected Governor of Alabama in 1958. His political career demonstrates the ability of a demagogue and agitator to exploit racial fears to achieve political power.
This work traces the career of the man who symbolized Southern opposition to integration, but ironically ended up gaining overwhelming support from black voters in his final election campaign. He ultimately returned the favor by appointing a large number of blacks to state boards and commissions.
Table of Contents
Critical Analysis
From Clio, Alabama to Madison Square Garden: The Political Career of George Wallace
Throwing Down the Gauntlet: Wallace's Inaugural
Standing in the Schoolhouse Door
Testing the Waters: The 1964 Campaign
Confrontation at Selma
The American Independent Party
Back in the Fold: The 1972 Democratic Party Primary Campaign
The Final Campaign
Conclusion
Collected Speeches
Inaugural Address
Statement and Proclamation on the University of Alabama
Wallace for President: The 1964 Campaign Speech
The Civil Rights Movement: Fraud, Sham and Hoax, July 4, 1964
Speech to the Joint Session of the Alabama Legislature, March 18, 1965
Stand Up For America, 1968 Campaign Speech
Send Them a Message, 1972 Campaign Speech
Trust the People, 1976 Campaign Speech
Retirement Speech
Wallace Statement on the 30th Anniversary of the Selma March
Chronology of Major Speeches
Selected Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | Oct 30 2004 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 218 |
| ISBN | 9780313311192 |
| Imprint | Praeger |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Series | Great American Orators |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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