Martin Durkin | |
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| 7th United States Secretary of Labor | |
| In office January 21, 1953 – September 10, 1953 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Maurice J. Tobin |
| Succeeded by | James P. Mitchell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1894 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 13, 1955 (aged 61) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anna McNicholas |
| Children | 3 |
Martin Patrick Durkin (March 18, 1894 – 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.
- ^ Jonathan Martin (2008-11-23). "Whither the Cabinet Republicans?". Politico.