Hastie, William Henry Born November 17, 1904, in Knoxville, TN Died April 14, 1976, in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 21, 1949, to a new seat authorized by 63 Stat. 493; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on July 19, 1950, and received commission on July 22, 1950. Served as chief judge, 1968-1971. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1971. Service terminated on April 14, 1976, due to death. Education: Amherst College, A.B., 1925 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1930 Harvard Law School, S.J.D., 1933 Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1930-1933 Assistant solicitor, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1933-1937 Judge, U.S. District Court, District of the Virgin Islands, 1937-1939 Dean, Howard University School of Law, 1939-1946 Civilian aide to the secretary, U.S. Department of War, 1940-1943 Governor, Virgin Islands, 1946-1949 Research Collections Oral History Bibliography