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Pope, Walter Lyndon
Born January 26, 1889, in Valparaiso, IN
Died March 27, 1969

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Harry S Truman on February 14, 1949, to a seat vacated by Francis Arthur Garrecht. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1949, and received commission on March 1, 1949. Served as chief judge, 1959-1959. Assumed senior status on April 1, 1961. Service terminated on March 27, 1969, due to death.

Education:
University of Nebraska, A.B., 1909
University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1912

Professional Career:
Private practice, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1912-1916
Assistant professor of law, University of Nebraska, 1913-1916
Professor of law, University of Montana, 1916-1948
Private practice, Missoula, Montana, 1917-1949
State representative, Montana, 1923
Special assistant to the attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1937-1941


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