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Daniel J. Murphy

1922 – 2001

United States admiral

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About Daniel J. Murphy

Lived 1922 – 2001 (aged 79). Daniel J. Murphy was an American military officer.

Daniel Joseph Murphy Sr. (March 24, 1922 – September 21, 2001) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy and an official in the Carter and Reagan administrations.

Murphy grew up in Brooklyn, and graduated from the University of Maryland and the Naval War College.

He was Vice President George H. W. Bush's chief of staff from 1981 to 1985. During this period, a covert team of military operatives led by Vice-Admiral Arthur S. Moreau Jr. was sometimes run out of his office. His involvement in the Iran-Contra affair may have been greater than was realised at the time.

At the end of Ronald Reagan's first term, Murphy left government to join the Washington D.C. lobbying and public relations firm Gray and Company (later Hill & Knowlton Worldwide) as a vice chairman. He later founded Murphy & Associates in Georgetown providing public affairs and consulting support to U.S. and international firms. He facilitated former president George H.W. Bush's celebratory visit to Kuwait in 1993.

He died at the age of 79 in 2001 of a stomach aneurysm.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Naval War College
Positions held
Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States
Awards
Defense Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Navy Distinguished Service Medal

People in Daniel J. Murphy's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel J. Murphy?

United States admiral

When was Daniel J. Murphy born?

Daniel J. Murphy was born on 24 March 1922 in Brooklyn.

When did Daniel J. Murphy die?

Daniel J. Murphy died on 21 September 2001 in Rockville.

What was Daniel J. Murphy's occupation?

Daniel J. Murphy was a military officer.

What nationality was Daniel J. Murphy?

Daniel J. Murphy was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel J. Murphy

· Wikidata: Q5217634

· DBpedia: Daniel J. Murphy

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