Day, Edward William Born May 24, 1901, in Cranston, RI Died October 22, 1985 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Received a recess appointment from Dwight D. Eisenhower on November 10, 1953, to a seat vacated by Edward L. Leahy; nominated to the same position by Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 11, 1954. Confirmed by the Senate on February 9, 1954, and received commission on February 9, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1966-1971. Assumed senior status on March 19, 1976. Service terminated on October 22, 1985, due to death. Education: Brown University, Ph.B., 1922 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1925 Professional Career: Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1925-1930 Clerk, Eighth District Court of Rhode Island, 1929-1930 First assistant attorney general, State of Rhode Island, 1930-1933 City solicitor, Cranston, Rhode Island, 1935-1943 Chairman, Rhode Island Civil Service Commission, 1939-1941