Honorable Albert Vickers Bryan, Sr. | |
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Judge of United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit | |
In office 1961–1972 | |
Nominated by | John F. Kennedy |
Preceded by | None (new seat) |
Succeeded by | Hiram Emory Widener, Jr. |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia | |
In office 1947–1961 | |
Nominated by | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Robert Nelson Pollard |
Succeeded by | John D. Butzner, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. | July 23, 1899
Died | March 13, 1984 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 84)
Spouse | Marie Gasson Bryan |
Children | Albert Jr. and Henry |
Albert Vickers Bryan, Sr. (July 23, 1899 – March 13, 1984) was a United States federal judge, and the father of federal judge Albert Vickers Bryan, Jr. His school desegregation decision in 1957 was pivotal in ending racial segregation in Virginia's public schools. The Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, is named for him.