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(1919-1998). American politician. Wallace (left, in suit) as governor of Alabama, attempting to block integration at the University of Alabama by standing in the doorway while being confronted by Deputy U. S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, 11 June 1963. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler
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(1919-1998). American politician. Wallace (left, in suit) as governor of Alabama, attempting to block integration at the University of Alabama by standing in the doorway while being confronted by Deputy U. S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, 11 June 1963. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler
GEORGE C. WALLACE
(1919-1998). American politician. Wallace (left, in suit) as governor of Alabama, attempting to block integration at the University of Alabama by standing in the doorway while being confronted by Deputy U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, 11 June 1963. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler
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1963 Block Campus Caucasian Deputy Door Federal Governor Guard Integration Jim Crow Journalism Leffler National Guard Nicholas Photographer Podium Police Press Corps Prevention Reporter Segregation South East Wallace Warren Bigot University Of Alabama
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This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in American history, showcasing the intense struggle for racial integration during the civil rights movement. In this image, we see George C. Wallace, an influential American politician and governor of Alabama from 1963 to 1967, clad in a suit as he defiantly stands in the doorway of the University of Alabama. His purpose? To block integration and prevent African American students from entering. Wallace's staunch opposition to desegregation is met head-on by Deputy U. S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach on June 11th, 1963. The confrontation between these two figures symbolizes the clash between state and federal authority over civil rights issues at that time. Surrounded by a crowd of reporters, police officers, and National Guard members who were called upon to enforce segregationist policies, Wallace embodies resistance against progress towards equality. This photograph was captured by Warren K. Leffler—a skilled photographer who documented significant moments throughout history—adding depth and authenticity to this historical record. The image serves as a stark reminder of America's troubled past with racial discrimination while also highlighting the bravery and determination displayed by those fighting for equal rights during this era. It encapsulates both the resilience of African Americans seeking justice and the challenges faced by those advocating for change within deeply divided communities across our nation.
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