George Wallace: The Racist Governor Who Said ‘Segregation Forever’ | Faces Of History Podcast

Before there was “law and order” as a political slogan, there was George Wallace — the Alabama governor who promised “segregation forever,” blocked Black students at the schoolhouse door, and rode white fear all the way to a shot at the White House. In this episode of Faces Of History, Thee Duke Of New York uncovers the man behind the grin — from barefoot farm boy to the architect of a backlash that still echoes today.Did George Wallace truly repent — or did he just read the room? What do you think? Let’s talk below.________________________________________Happy Thanksgiving. Out of everything, I am so very thankful for this Thanksgiving season. Our relationship is ath the top of the list.• George Wallace• Segregation Forever• Schoolhouse Door• Alabama Civil Rights• Racist governor• Wallace assassination attempt• Civil Rights Movement• Faces Of History podcast________________________________________#FacesOfHistory #GeorgeWallace #CivilRights #SegregationForever #AmericanHistory #HistoryPodcast