Hart T. Mankin
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Hart T. Mankin was a United States
lawyer
and judge
who served as General Counsel of the Navy
from 1971 to 1973.
and served from 1954 to 1957. Upon leaving the Air Force in 1957, he remained a member of the Air Force Reserve until 1965, ultimately attaining the rank of Captain. After leaving the Air Force, he enrolled at the University of Houston Law Center
, graduating in 1960.
After graduating from law school, Mankin formed a law practice in Houston. During this period, he was also active in the Republican Party
, serving as chairman of the Harris County
Republican Executive Committee at a time when George H. W. Bush
was also active in the Harris County Republican Executive Committee.
In 1969, Mankin moved to Washington, D.C.
to become General Counsel
of the General Services Administration
.
In 1971, President of the United States
Richard Nixon
nominated Mankin as General Counsel of the Navy
and he subsequently held this office from June 7, 1971 until July 21, 1973. He was awarded the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award
.
Upon leaving government service in 1973, Mankin moved to Delaware
and became General Counsel
of Columbia Gas. He worked there until 1989. During his time at Columbia Gas, he also served a term as chairman of the legal committee of the American Gas Association
. He was also an adjunct professor and member of the Board of Governors
of Widener University
. When George H. W. Bush ran for president in the 1988 election
, Mankin served as co-chairman of the Delaware Bush-Quayle Committee.
President George H. W. Bush nominated Mankin to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
in 1989 and he was confirmed
by the United States Senate
in 1990.
Mankin was a judge until his death on May 28, 1996 at his home in Washington, D.C.
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery
.
United States
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lawyer
Lawyer
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and judge
Judge
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who served as General Counsel of the Navy
General Counsel of the Navy
The General Counsel of the Department of the Navy is the senior civilian lawyer in the United States Department of the Navy and is the senior legal adviser to the Secretary of the Navy. The Office of the General Counsel of the Navy provides legal advice to the Secretary, the Under Secretary of the...
from 1971 to 1973.
Biography
Hart T. Mankin was born in Cleveland. Mankin was educated at Sewanee: The University of the South, graduating in 1954. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Air ForceUnited States Air Force
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and served from 1954 to 1957. Upon leaving the Air Force in 1957, he remained a member of the Air Force Reserve until 1965, ultimately attaining the rank of Captain. After leaving the Air Force, he enrolled at the University of Houston Law Center
University of Houston Law Center
The University of Houston Law Center is a law school located in Houston, Texas. It is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1947, the Law Center is one of 12 academic colleges of the University of Houston...
, graduating in 1960.
After graduating from law school, Mankin formed a law practice in Houston. During this period, he was also active in the Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
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, serving as chairman of the Harris County
Harris County, Texas
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Republican Executive Committee at a time when George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
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was also active in the Harris County Republican Executive Committee.
In 1969, Mankin moved to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
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to become General Counsel
General Counsel
A general counsel is the chief lawyer of a legal department, usually in a corporation or government department. The term is most used in the United States...
of the General Services Administration
General Services Administration
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.
In 1971, President of the United States
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Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
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nominated Mankin as General Counsel of the Navy
General Counsel of the Navy
The General Counsel of the Department of the Navy is the senior civilian lawyer in the United States Department of the Navy and is the senior legal adviser to the Secretary of the Navy. The Office of the General Counsel of the Navy provides legal advice to the Secretary, the Under Secretary of the...
and he subsequently held this office from June 7, 1971 until July 21, 1973. He was awarded the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award
Navy Distinguished Public Service Award
The Navy Distinguished Public Service Award, established in 1951, is an award presented by the U.S. Secretary of the Navy to civilians for specific courageous or heroic acts or exceptionally outstanding service of substantial and long-term benefit to the Navy, Marine Corps, or Department of the...
.
Upon leaving government service in 1973, Mankin moved to Delaware
Delaware
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and became General Counsel
General Counsel
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of Columbia Gas. He worked there until 1989. During his time at Columbia Gas, he also served a term as chairman of the legal committee of the American Gas Association
American Gas Association
The American Gas Association , founded in 1918, is an American trade organization representing natural gas supply companies and others with an interest in the manufacturing of gas appliances as well as the production of gas...
. He was also an adjunct professor and member of the Board of Governors
Board of governors
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of Widener University
Widener University
Widener University is a private, coeducational university located in Chester, Pennsylvania.Its main campus sits on 108 acres , just southwest of Philadelphia...
. When George H. W. Bush ran for president in the 1988 election
United States presidential election, 1988
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, Mankin served as co-chairman of the Delaware Bush-Quayle Committee.
President George H. W. Bush nominated Mankin to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is a federal court of record that was established under Article I of the United States Constitution...
in 1989 and he was confirmed
Advice and consent
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by the United States Senate
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in 1990.
Mankin was a judge until his death on May 28, 1996 at his home in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
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He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
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.