"I had a good teacher and lots of practice," says Gov. Lurleen Wallace of Alabama about her assured manner before audiences -- a change in the few years from shyness and stiffness. The teacher was her husband, George Wallace, whom she succeeded as Governor, and who still is considered the "governor" by most Alabamians. Mrs Wallace developed a girlish wit during her campaign last fall.

Photo is dated 1967.

Photo measures 7 x 9 inches.