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John Murphy
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York |
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| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1981 |
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| Preceded by | John H. Ray (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Guy Molinari |
| Constituency | 16th district (1963–1973) 17th district (1973–1981) |
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John Michael Murphy
August 3, 1926 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2015 (aged 88) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathleen Murphy |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Amherst College United States Military Academy (BS) |
John Michael Murphy (August 3, 1926 – May 25, 2015) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Murphy served as a U.S. Representative for New York in the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented New York's 16th and 17th districts.
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About John Murphy's Life
John Michael Murphy was born on August 3, 1926. His birthplace was Staten Island, New York City, New York. His parents were Florence and Frank Murphy.
He attended La Salle Military Academy when he was younger. Later, he studied at Amherst College. He also went to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Serving His Country: Military Life
John Murphy served in the U.S. Army. He joined in August 1944. He served as an enlisted soldier first. After four years at West Point, he became an officer.
He received special awards for his service. These included the Distinguished Service Cross. He also earned the Bronze Star. He left the Army in July 1956 as a captain.
Time in Congress: A Public Servant
John Murphy was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a Democrat. He served from January 3, 1963, to January 3, 1981. This means he was a Representative for 18 years.
During his time in Congress, he led important committees. These committees focused on matters related to the ocean and shipping.
In 1980, he faced charges related to a government investigation. He ran for re-election but did not win. He was found not guilty of some charges. However, he was found guilty of lesser charges. He spent about 18 months in prison.
His Family
John Murphy had a son named Mark Murphy. Mark is a real-estate developer. He also worked as an aide for Bill de Blasio. Bill de Blasio was the New York City Public Advocate.
In 2012, Mark Murphy tried to win the same Congressional seat his father once held. He lost the election to Michael Grimm.
Later Years and Passing
John Murphy passed away on May 25, 2015. He was 88 years old. He died in Staten Island, New York. His death was due to problems from a heart attack.
See also
In Spanish: John M. Murphy para niños
