Lloyd Rohler

George Wallace

Conservative Populist

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Produktbeschreibung

The story of George Wallace is the odyssey of a young war veteran who entered politics to support progressive policies, but instead descended into the politics of racism following the loss of his lifetime dream of being elected Governor of Alabama in 1958. His political career demonstrates the ability of a demagogue and agitator to exploit racial fears to achieve political power. This work traces the career of the man who symbolized Southern opposition to integration, but ironically ended up gaining overwhelming support from black voters in his final election campaign. He ultimately returned the favor by appointing a large number of blacks to state boards and commissions.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Praeger
• Seitenzahl: 218
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Oktober 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 498g
• ISBN-13: 9780313311192
• ISBN-10: 0313311196
• Artikelnr.: 27842436

Autorenporträt

LLOYD ROHLER is Professor of Communication Studies, University of North Carolina, Wilmington.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Critical Analysis From Clio, Alabama to Madison Square Garden: The
Political Career of George Wallace Throwing Down the Gauntlet: Wallace's
Inaugural Standing in the Schoolhouse Door Testing the Waters: The 1964
Campaign Confrontation at Selma The American Independent Party Back in the
Fold: The 1972 Democratic Party Primary Campaign The Final Campaign
Conclusion Collected Speeches Inaugural Address Statement and Proclamation
on the University of Alabama Wallace for President: The 1964 Campaign
Speech The Civil Rights Movement: Fraud, Sham and Hoax, July 4, 1964 Speech
to the Joint Session of the Alabama Legislature, March 18, 1965 Stand Up
For America, 1968 Campaign Speech Send Them a Message, 1972 Campaign Speech
Trust the People, 1976 Campaign Speech Retirement Speech Wallace Statement
on the 30th Anniversary of the Selma March Chronology of Major Speeches
Selected Bibliography Index