George Wallace was a prominent American politician and the 45th Governor of Alabama, known for his Southern populist and pro-segregation attitudes during the American desegregation period.
Think of George Wallace as a controversial character in your favorite TV show. He's not the main character (like a president), but he plays an important role in shaping the storyline (in this case, the civil rights movement).
Segregation: The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.
Populism: A political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
Civil Rights Movement: A struggle by African Americans in the mid-1950s to late 1960s to achieve Civil Rights equal to those of whites, including equal opportunity in employment, housing, and education, as well as the right to vote.
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