Arthur Herman Bremer (/ ˈbrɛmər /; born August 21, 1950) is an American convicted criminal, who attempted to assassinate U.S. Democratic presidential candidate George Wallace on May 15, 1972, in Laurel, Maryland, leaving Wallace permanently paralyzed from the waist down.

Mar 22, 2024 · Once Nixon was out of the picture, Bremer turned his attention towards George Wallace, who, at that point, was known for being vocal about his racist policies. Calling Wallace a “segregationist dinosaur,” Bremer was concerned about targeting him because he didn’t think Wallace was high-profile enough.

Apr 13, 2023 · On May 15, 1972, Arthur Herman Bremer tried to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate George Wallace in Laurel, Maryland and was sentenced to 53 years in prison. Arthur Bremer wanted fame — at any cost.

Dec 4, 2015 · Authorities take Arthur Bremer into custody after Bremer shot George Wallace in Laurel, Md., and three bystanders on May 15, 1972. A writer for who tracked down Arthur Bremer found that...

Jul 25, 2014 · It has been 42 years since 21-year-old busboy Arthur Herman Bremer leveled his .38 revolver at Alabama Gov. George Wallace as the presidential hopeful campaigned at a shopping mall in Laurel,...

On May 15, 1972, a 21-year-old busboy named Arthur Bremer fired on presidential candidate - and Alabama governor - George Wallace, paralyzing him for life. Here's a look at the people impacted...

Nov 9, 2007 · Arthur Bremer, who shot and paralyzed Wallace in 1972, has been released from prison Friday after serving 35 years of his sentence.

Nov 10, 2007 · WASHINGTON — Arthur H. Bremer, who as a young loner 35 years ago made a bold grab for notoriety by shooting four people -- including Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace -- in a suburban Maryland...

May 29, 1972 · IN late November 1963, a reclusive 13-year-old boy named Artie Bremer sat transfixed before the TV screen watching the coverage of the assassination of John F. Kennedy....

In early 1972 President Richard Nixon was stalked by his would-be assassin Arthur Bremer. Bremer wanted to do “something bold and dramatic, forceful and dynamic. A statement of my manhood for the world to see.”