Albert J. Lingo
Albert J. Lingo | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 22, 1910 |
| Died | August 17, 1969 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | U.S.A. |
| Occupation | Alabama Highway Patrolman |
| Known for | Director of the Alabama Department of Public Safety 1963-1965 |
Albert J. Lingo (January 22, 1910 – August 19, 1969) was appointed in 1963 by Alabama Gov. George Wallace to head the Alabama Highway Patrol, which he led until 1965 during turbulent years marked by marches and demonstrations that characterized the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. South.