McLaughlin, Charles Francis Born June 19, 1887, in Lincoln, NE Died February 5, 1976, in Washington, DC 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 February 27, 1950, and received commission on March 1, 1950. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1964. Service terminated on February 5, 1976, due to death. Education: University of Nebraska, A.B., 1908 Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1910 Professional Career: Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1910-1935 Special master in chancery, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska, 1916-1918 U.S. Army, American Expeditionary Force, 1918-1919 U.S. Army Reserve major, 1919-1921 U.S. representative from Nebraska, 1935-1943 Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska, 1942 Member, American-Mexican Claims Commission, 1943-1947 Member, U.S. Indian Claims Commission, 1947-1949 Research Collections