Appointments to Federal Judgeships are for life. And you
know what? I'm really okay with that. While our founders probably didn't image
that so many of us would live to be as old as we do, it is immaterial to the
underlying principle that with age comes wisdom and stability. Here I offer for
your appreciation the five longest serving members of the Federal District
Court system. Four serve in a what is called Senior Status, which means they
are semi-retired by still hear cases, (there is a very respectful sub
status called Senior inactive for those who choose to die "on the
bench" but are no longer able to work). Some Federal judges choose to
retire outright and leave the work without choosing the parttime Senior status option.
And one of these five is still a fully active judge! I was in my second month
of kindergarten when he was confirmed! Pretty amazing.
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy appointees:
Edward J. McManus, Senior status
confirmed on July 13, 1962 to the
Federal District Court of Northern Iowa
confirmed on July 13, 1962 to the
Federal District Court of Northern Iowa
William J. Nealon, Jr, Senior status
confirmed on March 15, 1963 to the
Federal District Court of Middle Pennsylvania
confirmed on March 15, 1963 to the
Federal District Court of Middle Pennsylvania
President Lyndon Baines Johnson appointees:
Manuel L. Real, Active status
confirmed on October 20, 1966 to the
Federal District Court of Southern California
confirmed on October 20, 1966 to the
Federal District Court of Southern California
Jack B. Weinstein, Senior status
confirmed on April 15, 1967 to the
Federal District Court of Eastern New York
confirmed on April 15, 1967 to the
Federal District Court of Eastern New York
John T. Curtin, Senior Status
confirmed on December 14, 1967 to the
Federal District Court of Western New York
confirmed on December 14, 1967 to the
Federal District Court of Western New York
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