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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