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John Morris Sheppard (May 28, 1875 – April 9, 1941) 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."
A Democratic senator from Texas, Morris Sheppard (1875-1941) fought for progressive reforms such as banking regulation and women's suffrage. Although he served as Senate Democratic Party whip for four years, Sheppard is best remembered as the "Father of Prohibition."
Born in Wheatville, Texas, Morris Sheppard was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1902, suc ceeding his father. In 1913 he resigned his seat following his election by the Texas leg islature to the U.S. Senate to fill a vacancy; he was subsequently reelected four times.
20 de feb. de 2021 · Learn about the life and career of John Morris Sheppard, who served in the House and Senate from Texas and led the fight for the Eighteenth Amendment. He also supported progressive reforms, woman suffrage, and the New Deal.
Learn about the life and career of Morris Sheppard, a Texas politician who authored the Eighteenth Amendment and served in the U.S. Senate. See images, sources, and related resources on his legacy and achievements.
ONE-HUNDRED YEARS AGO, IN 1913, TEXAS SENATOR MORRIS SHEPPARD FROM TEXARKANA FIRST AGITATED FOR NATIONWIDE PROHIBITION. AT THAT MOMENT THERE HAD NEVER BEFORE BEEN A WESTERN NATION THAT HAD ENFORCED THE PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOL.
The Morris Sheppard Papers, 1894-1953, reflect Sheppard's contributions as a U.S. Congressman and Senator, as well as his literary efforts.
