1968... After a prolonged illness, Lurleen Wallace dies of cancer. Wallace runs for President on the American Independent ticket, receiving 13% of the popular vote.   1970... Wallace is elected Governor for the second time. In his inaugural address, he states that "Alabama belongs to us all -- black and white, young and old, rich and poor alike." -- a speech which signals his conscious effort to change his political stance.   1971... Wallace marries Cornelia Ellis Snively, the niece of "Big Jim Folsom."   1972... Wallace campaigns for the Democratic Party Presidential nomination.   May 15, 1972... While campaigning in Laurel, Md., Wallace is shot by Arthur Bremer in an assassination attempt. He survives, but is partially paralyzed and is unable to walk for the rest of his life.  [VIDEO]

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