Bryant, William Benson Born September 18, 1911, in Wetumpka, AL Died November 13, 2005, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 12, 1965, to a seat vacated by David A. Pine; Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1965, and received commission on August 11, 1965. Served as chief judge, 1977-1981. Assumed senior status on January 31, 1982. Service terminated on November 13, 2005, due to death. Education: Howard University, A.B., 1932 Howard University School of Law, LL.B., 1936 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1947 Private practice, Washington, DC, 1948-1951 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Columbia, 1951-1954 Private practice, Washington, DC, 1954-1965 Race or Ethnicity: African American Gender: Male