Article 5DXNF George Wallace, segregationist Alabama governor, loses university honor

George Wallace, segregationist Alabama governor, loses university honor

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Associated Press in Birmingham, Alabama
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University of Alabama at Birmingham removes name of governor and presidential candidate over his support of racial segregation

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has removed the name of four-term governor and presidential candidate George C Wallace from a campus building, over his support of racial segregation.

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