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