Inauguration of Alabama Gov. Lurleen Wallace, 1967

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Title

Inauguration of Alabama Gov. Lurleen Wallace, 1967

Subject

Wallace, Lurleen Burns, 1926-1968
Governors

Description

Lurleen Burns Wallace, was Governor of Alabama from 1967 until her death from cancer in 1968. She was the 46th Governor of the State of Alabama succeeding her husband, George Wallace. She was the only woman ever elected to the office.

Lurleen Burns was born September 19, 1926, in Tuscaloosa County. She was married to George Wallace on May 21, 1943, in a judge's office in the Alston Building in Tuscaloosa when she was sixteen years old. They had four children, 3 daughters - Bobbi Jo, Peggy Sue, and Lee – and one son – George, Jr.

For a comprehensive biography for Lurleen Burns Wallace, go to http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/wallace/peopleevents/pande06.html

Source

Tuscaloosa News Archive

Date

Jan. 16, 1967

Contributor

Betty Slowe (Description)

Type

Photograph

Identifier

1989

Coverage

Alabama

Original Format

Photograph

Physical Dimensions

8 inches by 10 inches