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# Morris Sheppard

(1875–1941)   Politician   United States

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Morris Sheppard was a politician from the United States, best known for *Fraternal and other addresses*.

## Quick Facts About Morris Sheppard

Born May 28, 1875

Died April 9, 1941

Nationality United States

Profession Politician

Notable works Fraternal and other addresses

## About Morris Sheppard

John Morris Sheppard was a Democratic United States congressman and United States senator from Texas. He authored the Eighteenth Amendment (prohibition) and introduced it in the Senate, and is referred to as "the father of national Prohibition."

##  Quotes by Morris Sheppard

> [There's as much chance of repealing the Eighteenth Amendment as there is for a hummingbird to fly to the planet Mars with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/morris-sheppard/there-s-as-much-chance-of-repealing-the-eighteenth-amendment-as-there/)

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[Amendments](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/amendments/)

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> [A nation that cannot preserve itself ought to die, and it will die - die in the grasp of the evils it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/morris-sheppard/a-nation-that-cannot-preserve-itself-ought-to-die-and-it-will-die-die/)

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[Evil](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/evil/)

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