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Clarence Darrow

Clarence Darrow. By: Friedemann From: http :// www.quotationspage.com. Background information. born in rural northeastern Ohio on April 18, 1857 son of Amirus Darrow and Emily (Eddy) Darrow

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Clarence Darrow

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  1. Clarence Darrow By: Friedemann From: http://www.quotationspage.com

  2. Background information • born in rural northeastern Ohio on April 18, 1857 • son of Amirus Darrow and Emily (Eddy) Darrow • Clarence's father was an ardent abolitionist (movement to end slavery) and a proud iconoclast and religious freethinker • Emily Darrow was an early supporter of female suffrage and a women's rights advocate

  3. Reason for fame • One of the most famous American lawyers • American lawyer and leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union • best known for defending teenage thrill killers Leopold and Loeb in their trial for murdering 14-year-old Robert "Bobby" Franks (1924) • Know for his wit (clever sayings)

  4. Quote of the day • Even if you do learn to speak correct English, whom are you going to speak it to?

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