Kirkland, James Robert Born February 15, 1903, in Wilmington, DE Died February 25, 1958, in Wilmington, DE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 21, 1949, to a new seat authorized by 63 Stat. 493; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received commission on March 9, 1950. Service terminated on February 25, 1958, due to death. Education: George Washington University, A.B., 1927 George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1928 George Washington University Law School, LL.M., 1929 Benjamin Franklin University, B.C.S., 1930 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve commander Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Columbia, 1929-1934 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1934-1949 Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on the District of Columbia, 1947-1949