: Was forced to step aside by the Alabama National Guard, federalized by President Kennedy. Presidential Ambitions

: Ran as a third-party candidate, winning 5 Southern states and 10 million votes.

: Was shot and paralyzed during his 1972 campaign. 🔄 Late-Life Transformation

: Famously blocked the University of Alabama entrance to prevent the enrollment of Black students in 1963.

: Utilized an "us vs. them" approach against federal authority, often seen as a precursor to modern populism.