Edward C. Eicher
Edward C. Eicher | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia | |
| In office January 23, 1942 – November 30, 1944 | |
| Appointed by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Alfred Adams Wheat |
| Succeeded by | Bolitha James Laws |
| Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission | |
| In office 1938–1942 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – December 2, 1938 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Kopp |
| Succeeded by | Thomas E. Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Clayton Eicher December 16, 1878 Noble, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 1944 (aged 65) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery Washington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Chicago (BA) |
Edward Clayton Eicher (December 16, 1878 – November 30, 1944) was a United States representative from Iowa, federal securities regulator and Chief Justice of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia. He was considered a consummate New Deal liberal.