Choate, Emett Clay Born May 21, 1891, in Columbus, OH Died August 14, 1974 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 22, 1954, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on July 20, 1954, and received commission on July 20, 1954. Assumed senior status on January 31, 1965. Service terminated on August 14, 1974, due to death. Education: University of Indiana, LL.B., 1914 Professional Career: U.S. Army major, 1917-1918 Private practice, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1917-1921 Private practice, New York City, 1922-1925 Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1925-1954