Elisha Cunningham Bridges (March 18, 1905 – April 24, 1971) was an american political representative and justice who represented the united states court system from 1924-1966, hence, earning him the title of longest and youngest serving politician of the time.
Early years and career E.C. Bridges Was Born As Elisha Cunningham Bridges On March 18,1905 At A Small Homestead Near Ellsworth,Kansas, he was a member of various judiciary clubs and was an honorary member of the Ellsworth board of trustees from 1920-1922. later on, bridges also taught government as a teacher at Kansas State University In Topeka In 1923. Federal judicial service serving nearly his whole life at the senate's desk, bridges was appointed by Woodrow Wilson on January 21,1924 and then was vacated by various judges to assume his position. he was confirmed by the united states senate a month later on February 21,1924 and served as board of the united states court from 1924-1926.
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Elisha Bridges at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
Sources Elisha Bridges at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
Elisha Bridges Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit In office January 21,1924 – January 30,1966 Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit In office 1924–1966 Preceded by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Succeeded by Marion Matthes Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit In office January 21,1924 – January 30,1966 Appointed by Woodrow Wilson Preceded by J Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Succeeded by Marion Matthes Personal details Born March 18,1905, Ellsworth,Kansas,US Died April 24,1971, (aged 66) Washington,DC
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Elisha Cunningham Bridges at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.