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George Wallace Conservative Populist
Lloyd Rohler
ISBN: 0-313-31119-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-31119-2
218 pages
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 10/30/2004
List Price: $95.00 (UK Sterling Price: £65.95)
Discount Price: $47.50 Sale Price for U.S. Customers Only. Save 50%. Ends 12/31/2009.
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Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Series Title: Great American Orators
Description: 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.
Table of Contents:
  • 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
About the Author: LLOYD ROHLER is Professor of Communication Studies, University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
LCC Class: 976
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