Martin Patrick Durkin
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For the television director of the same name, see Martin Durkin (television director).
Martin Patrick Durkin (March 18, 1894 ā November 13, 1955) was a U.S. administrator. He served as Secretary of Labor from January 21, 1953, to September 10, 1953, where he was the "plumber" of President Dwight Eisenhower's "Nine Millionaires and a Plumber"[1] cabinet.
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Martin Durkin | |
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7th United States Secretary of Labor | |
In office January 21, 1953 ā September 10, 1953 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Maurice J. Tobin |
Succeeded by | James P. Mitchell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1894-03-18)March 18, 1894 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | November 13, 1955(1955-11-13) (aged 61) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anna McNicholas |
Children | 3 |
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