Rao, Paul Peter Born June 15, 1899, in Prizzi, Italy Died November 30, 1988, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Customs Court Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on June 22, 1948, to a seat vacated by David H. Kincheloe; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 13, 1949. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1949, and received commission on February 2, 1949. Served as chief judge, 1965-1971. Service terminated on November 1, 1980, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade Reassigned on November 1, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 94 Stat. 1727. Service terminated on November 30, 1988, due to death. Education: Fordham University School of Law, LL.B., 1923 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1917-1919 Assistant district attorney, New York County, New York, 1925-1927 Private practice, 1927-1941 Candidate for Supreme Court of the State of New York, 1941 Assistant attorney general in charge of customs, U.S. Department of Justice, 1941-1948