John Francis Nangle
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John Francis Nangle was a United States federal judge
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Born in St. Louis, Missouri
, Nangle received an A.A. from Harris Teachers College in 1941, a B.S.
from the University of Missouri
in 1943, and a J.D.
from Washington University School of Law
in 1948. He was in the United States Army
Sergeant from 1943 to 1946. He was in the United States Army
Reserve Captain, JAG Corps from 1946 to 1971. He was in private practice in St. Louis and Clayton, Missouri from 1948 to 1973. He was a City attorney of Brentwood, Missouri from 1953 to 1963. He was a Special legal advisor, Government of St. Louis County, Missouri from 1963 to 1973.
Nangle was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
. Nangle was nominated by President Richard Nixon
on June 13, 1973, to a seat vacated by William H. Webster. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on July 13, 1973, and received his commission on July 18, 1973. He served as chief judge from 1983-1990. He assumed senior status
on May 10, 1990. Nangle served in that capacity until August 24, 2008, due to his death.
He died in Savannah, Georgia
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United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, Nangle received an A.A. from Harris Teachers College in 1941, a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
in 1943, and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from Washington University School of Law
Washington University School of Law
Washington University School of Law , is a private American law school located in St. Louis, Missouri. The law school is one of the seven graduate and undergraduate schools at Washington University in St. Louis....
in 1948. He was in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
Sergeant from 1943 to 1946. He was in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
Reserve Captain, JAG Corps from 1946 to 1971. He was in private practice in St. Louis and Clayton, Missouri from 1948 to 1973. He was a City attorney of Brentwood, Missouri from 1953 to 1963. He was a Special legal advisor, Government of St. Louis County, Missouri from 1963 to 1973.
Nangle was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri is a trial level federal district court based in St. Louis, Missouri, with jurisdiction over fifty counties in the eastern half of Missouri. The court is one of ninety-four district-level courts which make up the first tier of...
. Nangle was nominated by President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
on June 13, 1973, to a seat vacated by William H. Webster. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on July 13, 1973, and received his commission on July 18, 1973. He served as chief judge from 1983-1990. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on May 10, 1990. Nangle served in that capacity until August 24, 2008, due to his death.
He died in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...
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