McGuire, Matthew Francis Born May 30, 1898, in St. John`s, Canada Died January 24, 1986, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 14, 1941, to a seat vacated by Peyton Gordon. Confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 1941, and received commission on August 1, 1941. Served as chief judge, 1961-1966. Assumed senior status on October 7, 1966. Service terminated on January 24, 1986, due to death. Education: Holy Cross College, A.B., 1921 Boston University School of Law, LL.B., 1926 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1918 Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1926- U.S. Department of Justice, 1934-1941; special assistant to the attorney general, 1934-1939; assistant to the attorney general, 1940-1941 Research Collections Oral History