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McManus, Edward Joseph
Born February 9, 1920, in Keokuk, IA
Died March 20, 2017, in Cedar Rapids, IA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on June 23, 1962, to a seat vacated by Henry N. Graven. Confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1962, and received commission on July 16, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1962-1985. Assumed senior status on February 9, 1985. Service terminated on March 20, 2017, due to death.
Education:
University of Iowa, B.A., 1940
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1942
Professional Career:
Died March 20, 2017, in Cedar Rapids, IA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on June 23, 1962, to a seat vacated by Henry N. Graven. Confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1962, and received commission on July 16, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1962-1985. Assumed senior status on February 9, 1985. Service terminated on March 20, 2017, due to death.
Education:
University of Iowa, B.A., 1940
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1942
Professional Career:
U.S. Navy lieutenant, Air Corps, 1942-1946
City attorney, Keokuk, Iowa, 1946-1955
Private practice, Keokuk, Iowa, 1946-1962
State senator, Iowa, 1955-1959
Lieutenant governor, Iowa, 1959-1961