The Historical Society of the United States Courts in the Eighth Circuit

by Myron H. Bright
North Dakota Institute for Regional Studies Press, 2015

Watch Judge Bright talk about highlights from his autobiography

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Judge Myron H. Bright tells his story, from his early life growing up as the son of Russian immigrants in Eveleth, Minnesota to his ascension to service as a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Highlights include:

Life on the Minnesota Iron Range

Education in Eveleth public schools and University of Minnesota Law School

Military service during World War II

21 years as a trial and appellate lawyer in Fargo, ND

Political activity on behalf of various candidates, including U.S. Senator Quentin N. Burdick and ND Governor William L. Guy

Meeting President Johnson

Induction as a federal judge

Ongoing judicial service since 1968