George Norris /

Examines the controversial stand taken by Senator George W. Norris on the Armed Ships Bill when it was submitted to a lame duck Congress by President Wilson. Discusses why Norris stood by his convictions in the face of severe oppsition.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Robert Saudek Associates, Social Studies School Service
Other Authors:	Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	English
Published:	Culver City, CA : Social Studies School Service, 1983
Subjects:	Norris, George W. > (George William), > 1861-1944. Armed merchant ships. Legislators > United States > Biography. United States. > Congress. > Senate > Biography.

Description
Summary:	Examines the controversial stand taken by Senator George W. Norris on the Armed Ships Bill when it was submitted to a lame duck Congress by President Wilson. Discusses why Norris stood by his convictions in the face of severe oppsition.
Item Description:	Title on container: Profiles in courage, George Norris. Segment from the NBC television program: Profiles in courage. Based on the book: Profiles in courge / John F. Kennedy. VHS format. Intended audience: Intermediate grades through senior high school. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videocassette (51 min.) : sound, black and white ; 1/2 in.
Audience:	Texas History. U.S. History.
Production Credits:	Photography, Gene Polito ; editor, Jason H. Bernie ; music, Nelson Riddle ; consultants, Theodore Sorenson, Allan Nevins.