"segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever!"</a> speech and his attempts to thwart civil rights activism in Alabama, American Independent Party candidate George Wallace usually heard protest chants and boos as well as cheers at his rallies. Demonstrators attended them in order to criticize his racist policies. Wallace used&nbsp;the protests to strengthen&nbsp;his image as a tough guy, promising that after the election such "anarchists" would be "through in this country."</p> " /> Protesters Hoist Anti-Wallace Signs, 1968 | NewseumED Skip Navigation
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Protesters Hoist Anti-Wallace Signs, 1968

Demonstrators in Newark, N.J., show their opposition to the presidential campaign of Alabama Gov. George Wallace on Oct. 8, 1968.

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October 8, 1968
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  • Civil Rights
  • Elections
  • Politics

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