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unusual facts about Maura D. Corrigan


Maura D. Corrigan

Corrigan had been mentioned as a potential nominee to the Supreme Court following the announced retirement of Sandra Day O'Connor and the withdrawal of Harriet Miers, and before President Bush's nomination of Samuel Alito.


About Faces

The UCLA Film and Television Archive lists among its holdings the premiere episode with Zsa Zsa Gabor, Red Schoendienst (and family), Fred Haney, and Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan.

Flat Foot Stooges

Upon realizing they are heading in the wrong direction, Curly quips "Hey, we're doing the Corrigan!", a reference to aviator Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan.

Robert A. Corrigan

Dr. Leslie E. Wong, Oakland, California native and former President of Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan was selected to replace Corrigan.

Robert Corrigan

:For the American university president, see Robert A. Corrigan.

Thomas Corrigan

Thomas C. Corrigan, Sr. (born 1938), former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Wright R-540

Douglas "Wrong-Way" Corrigan's famous unauthorized transatlantic flight from New York City to Dublin, Ireland on July 17–18, 1938, used a Curtiss Robin with an R-540 built from the parts of two used engines.


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