George W. Andrews
George William Andrews (December 12, 1906 – December 25, 1971) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from Alabama, and the husband of Elizabeth B. Andrews.
George William Andrews | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district | |
| In office March 14, 1944 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Henry B. Steagall |
| Succeeded by | District inactive |
| In office January 3, 1965 – December 25, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | District inactive |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth B. Andrews |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's At-large district | |
| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | George M. Grant |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth A. Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1906 Clayton, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1971 (aged 65) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa |
| Occupation | lawyer, politician, judge |
Andrews is known for objecting to the Supreme Court decision banning school prayer by saying, "They put the Negroes in the schools and now they've driven God out."
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