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, 1966-1966. Assumed senior status on November 1, 1966. Service terminated on April 13, 1986, due to death. Education: Georgetown University Law School, LL.B., 1922 Georgetown University Law School, 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