Lurleen Wallace, Proxy Governor (1967)
This Day (An America 250 History Show)
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The Power Dynamic in a First Spouse's Marriage
Lorlin is 16 years old and Wallace is 24, so there's definitely an significant age gap. Sets the precedent for how we understand the power dynamic in their relationship too. She's still technically considered a child when she gets married. So that power dynamic is something that plays out all throughout their marriage. It takes him making amends for her to come back a but, you know, he'll continue to cheat on her throughout ther relationship.
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