Nationally Known Men From Griggs County
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Thomas, R. Amlie — Native of Griggs County attended rural schools and graduated from the Cooperstown High School. Later he attended the University of North Dakota where he studied law. Completing his law schooling he began the practice of his profession in Wisconsin, from which state he was elected to Congress in 1930. He was defeated for the next term, but in 1934 was again reelected.
Congressmen Amlie had been identified with the Lafollette faction in Wisconsin politics, and has been one of the leaders in the promotion of a national third party.