Day, Edward William Born May 24, 1901, in Cranston, RI Died October 22, 1985 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Received a recess appointment from Dwight D. Eisenhower on November 10, 1953, to a seat vacated by Edward L. Leahy; nominated on January 11, 1954; Confirmed by the Senate on February 9, 1954, and received commission on February 9, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1966-1971. Assumed senior status on March 19, 1976. Service terminated on October 22, 1985, due to death. Education: Brown University, Ph.B., 1922 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1925 Professional Career: Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1925-1930 Clerk, Eighth District Court of Rhode Island, 1929-1930 First assistant state attorney general, Rhode Island, 1930-1933 City solicitor, Cranston, Rhode Island, 1935-1943 Chairman, Rhode Island Civil Service Commission, 1939-1941 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male