Wallace Shot on This date 50 Years Ago---in 1972

 

"Wallace was cut down about 4 p.m. while shaking hands with well-wishers on the parking lot of the shopping center. The governor, coatless under the afternoon sun, fell backwards on the pavement, red stains on his blue shirt. His wife, Cornelia, rushed to his side, crying and cradling his head in her hands. Her beige suit was smeared with his blood."

 

Wallace was in this wheelchair for the remainder of his life.

HERE is The Washington Post's coverage of the shooting.

 

 

Arthur Bremer was released from prison on November 9, 2007, at the age of 57, having served 35 years of his original sentence. His probation ends in 2025. 

 

Wallace's son, George Wallace Jr. has written a essay about today's anniversary. READ IT HERE at the Alabama News Network website.