Dupree, Franklin Taylor Jr. Born October 8, 1913, in Angier, NC Died December 17, 1995, in Raleigh, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 30, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1970, and received commission on December 12, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1979-1983. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1983. Service terminated on December 17, 1995, due to death. Education: University of North Carolina, A.B., 1933 University of North Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1936 Professional Career: Private practice, Angier and Raleigh, North Carolina, 1936-1943 U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1943-1946 Private practice, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1946-1971 Research Collections Oral History