John Hastings

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John Hastings

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit

Education

Bachelor's

West Point, 1920

Law

Indiana University Law, 1924

Personal
Birthplace
Washington, Ind.

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John Simpson Hastings (1898-1977) was a federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.[1]

Hastings was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on March 14, 1957, to a seat vacated by James Earl Major; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 22, 1957, and received his commission on August 26th. He served as chief judge from 1959-1968. He assumed senior status on February 1, 1969, and served in that capacity until his death on February 7, 1977.[1]

Education

  • U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York, B.S., 1920
  • Indiana University School of Law, LL.B., 1924[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Army Lieutenant, Field Artillery, 1920-1921
  • Private practice, Washington, Indiana, 1924-1957[1]

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