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George W. Norris: U.S. Legislator

Lesson Plan: 1925-1949: Notable Nebraskans - Grade Level [4]

U.S. Congressman & U.S. Senator from Nebraska for 40 Years

Notable Nebraskan, George William Norris was born near Clyde, Ohio, on July 11, 1861. Norris’ father died when he was four years old — only months after George’s older brother had died in the Civil War. Norris was the 11th child of a very poor family of farmers. George’s mother, Mary, encouraged him to continue his education to help him ... Read more