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McGarraghy, Joseph Charles
Born November 6, 1897, in Washington, DC
Died November 29, 1975
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on November 10, 1954, to a seat vacated by Walter M. Bastian. Confirmed by the Senate on December 2, 1954, and received commission on December 3, 1954. Assumed senior status on December 17, 1967. Service terminated on November 29, 1975, due to death.
Education:
Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center), LL.B., 1921
Professional Career:
Died November 29, 1975
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on November 10, 1954, to a seat vacated by Walter M. Bastian. Confirmed by the Senate on December 2, 1954, and received commission on December 3, 1954. Assumed senior status on December 17, 1967. Service terminated on November 29, 1975, due to death.
Education:
Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center), LL.B., 1921
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1917-1920
Assistant corporation counsel, Washington, D.C., 1924-1925
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1925-1954
President, Washington [D.C.] Board of Trade, 1946-1947
Chairman, Greater National Capital Committee, 1947-1950
Chairman, Republican State Committee, Washington, D.C., 1949-1954
Chairman, Eisenhower-Nixon Inaugural Committee, 1953