Wife of Gov. George Wallace who agreed to run for governor as George's stand-in, but who developed an agenda of her own and was named as one of the 10 Most Admired Women in the World. (Tuscaloosa County native, Montgomery resident)
"Lurleen Wallace was the first woman elected as governor in Alabama at a tumultuous time in the state and nation's history as the civil rights issues were heating up.
Whereas other studies have focused on George Wallace's career as a national figure, Stand Up for Alabama provides a detailed, comprehensive, and analytical study of Wallace's political life that emphasizes his activities and their impact ...
The Fighting Little Judge: The Life and Times of George C. Wallace, tells the story of a remarkable life, filled with triumph, tragedy, and redemption.