Lurleen Wallace
American politician (1926-1968) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 41
Lurleen Burns Wallace was an American politician who served as the 46th governor of Alabama for 16 months from January 16, 1967, until her death on May 7, 1968. She was the first wife of Alabama governor George Wallace, whom she succeeded as governor.
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Facing a constitutional restriction that prevented him from serving consecutive terms, George Wallace orchestrated his wife's candidacy in the 1966 gubernatorial election, openly admitting that she would serve as a figurehead while he retained control over administrative policies and decisions.
