by Mrs. Matilde Casper
Published 2 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
George Corley Wallace Jr.
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".
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What did George Wallace say 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.
What did George Wallace support in his presidential campaign?
Wallace ran a campaign supporting law and order and states' rights on racial segregation. This strongly appealed to rural white Southerners and blue-collar union workers in the North. Wallace was leading the three-way race in the Old Confederacy with 45% of the vote in mid-September.
What evidence does Wallace use to support his claim that Alabama?
Wallace used ethos to support the claim that Alabama has the right to continue policies of racial segregation. He referenced the US Constitution that says states should have their own rights. America does not have a king, and rights are divided among the states.
Which statement best explains why George Wallace claims in his inaugural address that Alabama has the right to continue policies of racial segregation?
Which statement best explains why George Wallace claims in his inaugural address that Alabama has the right to continue policies of racial segregation? He refers to doctrine written by America's forefathers suggesting that separate states can form their own laws.
What did George Wallace stand for?
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". George Wallace. 45th Governor of Alabama. In office.
How many votes did George Wallace get in 1972?
1972 Democratic National Convention (Presidential tally): Jackson – 525 (17.42%) George Wallace – 382 (12.67%) Shirley Chisholm – 152 (5.04%)
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