Robert Daniel Murphy (October 28, 1894 – January 9, 1978) was an American diplomat. He served as the first United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs when the position was established during the Eisenhower administration.
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In office March 11, 1976 – May 5, 1977 |
President | Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter |
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Preceded by | Position established |
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Succeeded by | Thomas L. Farmer |
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In office August 14, 1959 – December 3, 1959 |
President | Dwight Eisenhower |
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Preceded by | Position established |
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Succeeded by | Livingston Merchant |
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In office July 28, 1953 – November 30, 1953 |
President | Dwight Eisenhower |
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Preceded by | John Hickerson |
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Succeeded by | David Key |
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In office May 9, 1952 – April 28, 1953 |
President | Harry Truman Dwight Eisenhower |
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Preceded by | Joseph Grew |
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Succeeded by | John Allison |
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In office November 29, 1949 – March 19, 1952 |
President | Harry Truman |
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Preceded by | Alan Kirk |
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Succeeded by | Myron Cowen |
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Born | (1894-10-28)October 28, 1894 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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Died | January 9, 1978(1978-01-09) (aged 83) New York City, New York, U.S. |
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Spouse | Mildred Claire Taylor (1921–1974) |
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Children | 3 (including Rosemary) |
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Education | Marquette University (BA) George Washington University (LLB, LLM) |
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Awards | President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1959) Distinguished Service Medal Croix de Guerre Order of the Rising Sun Order of Leopold (Belgium) Order of Isabella the Catholic National Security Medal |
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