Arthur Bremer
Arthur Bremer is an American convicted criminal who attempted to assassinate U.S. Democratic presidential candidate George Wallace, resulting in Wallace's permanent paralysis.
Attempted Criminal
August 21, 1950
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Arthur Herman Bremer is an American criminal convicted for his attempt to assassinate U.S. Democratic presidential candidate George Wallace on May 15, 1972, in Laurel, Maryland. This attack resulted in Wallace being permanently paralyzed from the waist down. Bremer co-wrote “An Assassin’s Diary” with Harding Lemay, a book based on excerpts from his diary. His life was marked by a troubled childhood, characterized by abuse and depression, and his actions had a significant impact on American political history.