[2] In January 1934, at age 28, Knorr was elected director of the Peoples Pulpit Association, now the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.

Within a month of his taking office, arrangements were made for an Advanced Course in Theocratic Ministry, a school that featured Bible research and public speaking.

[5] In September 1942, Knorr suggested that the Society establish another school to train missionaries for service in foreign countries.

In 1958, more than 253,000 Witnesses gathered at two New York City venues, Yankee Stadium, and the Polo Grounds, for an eight-day convention where more than 7000 were baptized.

[9] A revision to the Watch Tower Society's organizational manual in 1972 explained, "it is noteworthy that the Bible does not say that there was only one 'older man', one overseer, in each congregation.

Beginning January 1976, the Governing Body formed several committees to oversee publishing, writing, teaching, service and personnel.

[12] Knorr worked with the new arrangement, until illness shortly before his death forced his move from the world headquarters in Brooklyn, New York.