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

Court of Appeals Branch

Remembering Judge McMillian at 100
On January 28, 2019, Judge Theodore McMillian, the first African American appointed to the federal bench in the United States Eighth Circuit, would have been 100 years old. In celebration of his 100th birthday, the U.S. Courts Library has redesigned an exhibit honoring his life and legacy.

Remembering Judge McMillian at 100 debuted at the U.S. Courts Library in St. Louis during February's Black History Month and will be on exhibit in the Cedar Rapids federal courthouse from March through May 2019.

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Remembering Judge McMillian at 100, Panel 1, Introduction

Remembering Judge McMillian at 100, Panel 2, Early Years

Remembering Judge McMillian at 100, Panel 3, Early Career & State Judiciary

Remembering Judge McMillian at 100, Panel 4, Federal Judiciary

Remembering Judge McMillian at 100, Panel 5, Community Service & Awards

Remembering Judge McMillian at 100, Panel 6, Legacy

Judge Theodore McMillian traveling display