History of the Federal Judiciary


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Kunzig, Robert Lowe
Born October 31, 1918, in Philadelphia, PA
Died February 21, 1982, in Washington, DC

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Court of Claims
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 18, 1971, to a seat vacated by Don N. Larimore. Confirmed by the Senate on December 2, 1971, and received commission on January 3, 1972. Service terminated on February 21, 1982, due to death.

Education:
University of Pennsylvania, A.B., 1939
University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1942

Professional Career:
U.S. Army Captain, 1942-1946
Civilian war crimes prosecutor, U.S. Government, 1946-1947
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1948-1969
Assistant Deputy Attorney General, State of Pennsylvania, 1948-1949; Deputy Attorney General, 1949-1953
Counsel, House Committee on Un-American Activities, U.S. House of Representatives, 1953-1955
Legal advisor to the chairman and executive director, Civil Aeronautics Board, Washington, D.C., 1955-1958
Member, Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Washington, D.C., 1958-1961
Vice-president, Stewart Lumber Company, Mineapolis, Minnesota, 1961-1962
Administrative assistant, U.S. Senator Hugh Scott, 1963-1966
Executive director, General State Authority, State of Pennsylvania, 1967-1968
Administrator, General Services Administration, 1969-1972

 

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