George William Norris
George William Norris
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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George William Norris was an American politician who served as a Representative from Nebraska's 9th congressional district and later as a Senator from Nebraska.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: July 11, 1861, Yorktown, New York
Died: June 2, 1944, Washington D.C.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Norris was an American politician who spent most of his career in public service. He represented the Republican Party throughout his tenure.
Early Life and Background
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Born to George Olin Norris and Ruth Elizabeth (Whitney) Norris, George William Norris grew up on a farm in Yorktown, New York. His family later moved to Nebraska when he was 10 years old due to health issues. After completing his education at the University of Nebraska, Norris began practicing law in McCook, Nebraska.
Major Accomplishments
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Norris's most notable contributions include:
New Deal: As a senator, Norris played an instrumental role in shaping and implementing President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies during the Great Depression.
Power Dam Development: Norris championed the development of power dams across the country, particularly the Pick-Sloan Plan for the Missouri River Basin.
Social Security Act: Norris was a key advocate for the Social Security Act, which provided financial assistance to elderly and disabled Americans.Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works and actions by George William Norris include:
Author of the Federal Water Power Act (1920): This legislation aimed to regulate the development of water power resources in the United States.
* Sponsor of the Rural Electrification Administration (1935): Norris worked closely with President Roosevelt to establish this administration, which provided electricity to rural areas.
Impact and Legacy
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Norris's dedication to public service left a lasting impact on American society. His commitment to social welfare programs, infrastructure development, and environmental conservation has shaped the country's policies for generations.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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George William Norris is remembered as a champion of progressive causes who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of everyday Americans. His contributions to policy-making continue to inspire politicians and policymakers today.
As a politician, George William Norris left an enduring legacy that has shaped American society for generations to come.
Quotes by George William Norris
I am bitterly opposed to my country entering the war, but if, notwithstanding my opposition, we do enter it, all of my energy and all of my power will be behind our flag in carrying it on to victory.
And when it is done, we ought to follow the example by disarming ourselves.
I think we ought to take the world as it is and not as we would like to have it.
Third, we could, while denouncing them both as illegal, have acquiesced in them both and thus remained neutral with both sides, although not agreeing with either as to the righteousness of their respective orders.
The first war zone was declared by Great Britain. She gave us and the world notice of it on the 4th day of November, 1914. The zone became effective Nov. 5, 1914.
In my judgment, if we had pursued this course, the zones would have been of short duration. England would have been compelled to take her mines out of the North Sea in order to get any supplies from our country.
There is not much danger of the smaller nations if the big nations will behave.
Teapot Dome involved the conservation of the oil resources of the United States, especially those situated upon the public lands.