Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

George Wallace Biography and Timeline

Follow George Wallace through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.

George Wallace, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1965–1972Years on this page

1965

Bloody Sunday

Governor · Governor of Alabama · Alabama · Politics / Civil Rights

Opposes the march and defends segregationist state authority.

Role range: 1965-1965 – 1965-1965

State Forces Block March

Montgomery · Politics / Civil Rights

Alabama authorities under Governor George Wallace used state forces to stop the voting rights procession.

Role range: 1965-1965

1972

Government

President of USA · Government / Democratic Party Government

An assassination attempt is made on Wallace while campaigning in the Maryland primary

Records, sources and methodology

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