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 | Clayton, Alabama, U.S. | December 12, 1906
Died | December 25, 1971 65) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | (aged
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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