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15/05/1972 Attempted assassination of George C. Wallace

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SYND 16-5-72 GEORGE WALLACE SHOOTING

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Nixon Visits China, Presidential Election Campaign, Assassination Attempt On George Wallace

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SYND 05-12-73 GOVERNOR WALLACE TALKS ON WOULD BE KILLER BRENNER

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News Coverage of the George Wallace Shooting Aftermath - 5/19/1972

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SYND 3 5 73 ALABAMA GOVERNOR STANDS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT

Wallace was hit in the abdomen and chest, and one of the bullets lodged in Wallace's spinal column, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down for the rest of his life. A five-hour operation was needed that evening, and Wallace had to receive several units of blood in order to survive. Three others who were wounded in the shooting also survived.
    • Essentials 

    • Personal 

    • Failed run for governor 

    • Segregation 

    • Economics and education 

    • 1964 Democratic presidential primaries 

    • 1964 unpledged elector slate 

    • First Gentleman of Alabama 

    • 1968 third-party presidential run 

    • Second term as governor 

    • 1972 Democratic presidential primaries and assassination attempt 

    • 1976 Democratic presidential primaries 

    • Final term as governor 

    • Marriages and children 

    • Final years and death 

    • Legacy and honors