Lord, John Whitaker Jr. Born December 19, 1901, in Philadelphia, PA Died May 16, 1972 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 29, 1954, to a seat vacated by James P. McGranery. Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1954, and received commission on May 20, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1969-1971. Assumed senior status on December 19, 1971. Service terminated on May 16, 1972, due to death. Education: Temple University School of Law, LL.B., 1928 Professional Career: Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1928-1954 Professor of law, Temple University, 1938-1954 Deputy attorney general, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1939-1946 State senator, Pennsylvania, 1947-1951 City councilman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1952-1954