Alabama Governor George Wallace was shot 40 years ago this week in Maryland while campaigning for President. The gunman severely injured Wallace.
This video has "Sweet Home Alabama" over dramatic video and audio of the assassination attempt (after 1:37 of motorcyclists):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WcJmqQCk2Y

The news that day told about Wallace winning the Maryland and Michigan primaries, despite recently being at least partially paralyzed and in critical condition from the shooting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nix0wesYlU


THE NIXON TAPES:
Richard and wife Pat discuss George Wallace getting shot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvjg8YHOUh0