Las Vegas Sun

May 16, 2024

Gov. George Wallace and his wife, Lurleen, stand side-by-side in Birmingham, Ala., March 4, 1966 and acknowledge cheers of an estimated 1,200 persons who attend a rally. The rally launched Mrs. Wallace's candidacy for governor. Wallace said he would be his wife's advisor, if she is elected.

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Gov. George Wallace and his wife, Lurleen, stand side-by-side in Birmingham, Ala., March 4, 1966 and acknowledge cheers of an estimated 1,200 persons who attend a rally. The rally launched Mrs. Wallace's candidacy for governor. Wallace said he would be his wife's advisor, if she is elected.