11 Facts About Armistead Dobie

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Armistead Mason Dobie was a law professor, Dean of the University of Virginia School of Law, United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.

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Armistead Dobie was in private practice in St Louis, Missouri from 1904 to 1907, serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia School of Law in 1907, and as a full professor from 1909 to 1939.

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3.

Armistead Dobie served in France as assistant chief of staff of the 80th Division of the United States Army during World War I from 1917 to 1919.

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4.

Armistead Dobie returned to the University of Virginia School of Law and served as its Dean from 1932 to 1939.

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5.

Judge Armistead Dobie had a remarkable spirit and tirelessly involved himself in the events of the University.

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For instance, Judge Armistead Dobie often gave pep talks to the football team before its Homecoming games.

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7.

Armistead Dobie was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 25,1939, and received his commission on June 2,1939.

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8.

Armistead Dobie's service terminated on February 8,1940, due to his elevation to the Fourth Circuit.

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9.

Armistead Dobie was nominated to the same position by President Franklin D Roosevelt on January 11,1940.

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10.

Armistead Dobie was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 1,1940, and received his commission on February 5,1940.

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11.

Armistead Dobie's service terminated on August 7,1962, due to his death.

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