gubernatorial candidate George Wallace

George Wallace was an American politician best known for serving as the governor of Alabama multiple times. He gained national attention in the 1960s for his staunch opposition to federal efforts to end racial segregation, famously declaring "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever." Wallace's policies and speeches reflected a platform of states' rights and resistance to desegregation during the Civil Rights Movement. Despite his controversial stance on race, he later expressed remorse for his earlier views. His political career was marked by shifts in perspective, but he remains a significant figure in American political history regarding race relations and regional politics.