Background
Johnson, Walter Richard was born on October 30, 1897 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Son of Richard and Hulda (Johnson) Johnson.
Johnson, Walter Richard was born on October 30, 1897 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Son of Richard and Hulda (Johnson) Johnson.
Student of University Nebraska, 1919, Creighton University, 1919-1922.
Admitted to Nebraska bar, 1922. In private practice, Omaha, 1922-1939. Member Nebraska State Legislature, 1925, 31, 33, 37.
Attorney general of Nebraska, 1939-1949.
Special counsel National Association Attorneys General, Washington, 1949-1955. Judge Federal Trade Commission, 1959-1973.
Served as pilot and Second lieutenant, Air Service, World War I. President National Association of Attorneys General, 1946-1947. Member American Bar Association, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Theta Phi. Odd Fellow.
Married Mary Violet Burt, June 17, 1924. Children: Janice Mary, Marcia Lou, Douglas Richard, Rady Alan.