Keech, Richmond Bowling Born November 28, 1896, in Washington, DC Died April 13, 1986 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 14, 1946, to a seat vacated by Jesse C. Adkins; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 8, 1947. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1947, and received commission on January 24, 1947. Served as chief judge, 1966. Assumed senior status on November 1, 1966. Service terminated on April 13, 1986, due to death. Education: Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center), LL.B., 1922 Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center), LL.M., 1923 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, Transport Service, World War I Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1922-1925 Assistant corporation counsel, Washington, D.C., 1925-1930 Professor of law, National University, 1930 People's counsel of the District of Columbia, 1930-1934 Law member/vice chairman, Public Utilities Commission, Washington, D.C., 1934-1940 Corporation counsel, Washington, D.C., 1940-1945 Administrative assistant, President Harry S. Truman, 1945-1946 Oral History