During practically all of my public life, I have been a sincere advocate of an agreement between the leading nations of the world to set up all the necessary international machinery that would bring about a practical abolition of war between civilized nations.
George William Norris Quotes
The reason given by the President in asking Congress to declare war against Germany is that the German government has declared certain war zones, within which, by the use of submarines, she sinks, without notice, American ships and destroys American lives.
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| Birth: | 11th July, 1861 |
| Death: | 2nd September, 1944 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Lawyer, Politician |
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George William Norris was born in York Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, USA. He was an American politician from the state of Nebraska. He was elected to the House of Representatives for Nebraska's 5th congressional district from 1903-1913 and five terms in the United States Senate from 1913 until 1943, four terms as a Republican and the final term as an independent. He graduated from Baldwin University and earned his LL.B. degree at the law school of Valparaiso University in 1883. He moved to Beaver City, Nebraska to practice law.
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