Video: James Browning, long-serving federal appellate judge, has died

Appointed by President Kennedy, the Montana native served on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for decades. NBC?s Brian Williams reports.

BRIAN WILLIAMS, anchor: And a legend of the bench has died. Federal Judge James Browning was put on the bench by President Kennedy . In fact, he held the Bible at JFK 's swearing-in. The Montana native, also a World War II vet, went on to shape the powerful Ninth Circuit Court . The courthouse in San Francisco bears his name. He's survived by his wife of 70 years. Judge Browning was 93.

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