John William Clancy
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John William Clancy was a United States federal judge
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Born in New York City
, Clancy received a B.A.
from Fordham College in 1909 and an LL.B. from Fordham University School of Law
in 1912. He was in private practice in New York City
from 1912 to 1936.
On June 15, 1936, Clancy was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
created by 49 Stat. 1491. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on June 20, 1936, and received his commission two days later. He served as chief judge from 1956 to 1959, assuming senior status
on April 3, 1959. Clancy served in that capacity until his death in New York City, in 1969.
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 New York City
New York City
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, Clancy received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Fordham College in 1909 and an LL.B. from Fordham University School of Law
Fordham University School of Law
Fordham University School of Law is a part of Fordham University in the United States. The School is located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City, and is one of eight ABA-approved law schools in that city.-Overview:According to the U.S. News & World Report, 1,516 J.D. students attend...
in 1912. He was in private practice in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
from 1912 to 1936.
On June 15, 1936, Clancy was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt , also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war...
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is a federal district court. Appeals from the Southern District of New York are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (in case...
created by 49 Stat. 1491. 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 June 20, 1936, and received his commission two days later. He served as chief judge from 1956 to 1959, assuming 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 April 3, 1959. Clancy served in that capacity until his death in New York City, in 1969.