MacKinnon, George Edward - Born April 22, 1906, in St. Paul, MN
Died May 1, 1995, in Potomac, MD
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on April 23, 1969, to a seat vacated by Charles Fahy. Confirmed by the Senate on May 5, 1969, and received commission on May 6, 1969. Assumed senior status on May 20, 1983. Service terminated on May 1, 1995, due to death.
Education: University of Minnesota Law School, LL.B., 1929
Professional Career: Assistant counsel, Investors Syndicate, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1929-1942 State representative, Minnesota, 1935-1942 U.S. Navy commander, 1942-1946 U.S. representative from Minnesota, 1947-1949 Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1949-1953, 1958-1960 U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota, 1953-1958 Special assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1960-1961 General counsel/vice president, Investors Mutual Funds, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1961-1969 Commissioner, U.S. Sentencing Commission, 1985-1991
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