James Browning, long-serving federal appellate judge, has died

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BRIAN WILLIAMS, anchor: And a legend of the bench has died. Federal Judge James Browning was put on the bench by President Kennedy . In fact, he held the Bible at JFK 's swearing-in. The Montana native, also a World War II vet, went on to shape the powerful Ninth Circuit Court . The courthouse in San Francisco bears his name. He's survived by his wife of 70 years. Judge Browning was 93.

James Browning, long-serving federal appellate judge, has died

Appointed by President Kennedy, the Montana native served on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for decades. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

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