McManus, Edward Joseph Born 1920 in Keokuk, IA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa Nominated by John F. Kennedy on June 23, 1962, to a seat vacated by Henry N. Graven. Confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1962, and received commission on July 16, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1962-1985. Assumed senior status on February 9, 1985. Education: University of Iowa, B.A., 1940 University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1942 Professional Career: U.S. Navy lieutenant, Air Corps, 1942-1946 City attorney, Keokuk, Iowa, 1946-1955 Private practice, Keokuk, Iowa, 1946-1962 State senator, Iowa, 1955-1959 Lieutenant governor, Iowa, 1959-1961 Research Collections Oral History