George Wallace was an American politician who served as the Governor of Alabama four times between 1963 and 1987. He is best known for his staunch support of segregation and his famous phrase, "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever." Wallace became a symbol of the resistance to the civil rights movement during the 1960s. In addition to his governorship, Wallace ran for the U.S. presidency three times, appealing to a populist base. His political career was marked by controversy, particularly regarding his views on race and civil rights, which have left a lasting impact on American political history.