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Frank Murphy (other)
Frank Murphy (1890–1949) was a governor of Michigan and later justice of the United States Supreme Court. Frank Murphy may also refer to: Arts and entertainment *Frank Murphy (architect) (1916–1993), Irish architect *Frank Murphy (radio personality) (fl. 1980s–present), American radio producer / deejay *Frank Murphy, fictional character from the 1983 film ''Blue Thunder'' *Frank Murphy, fictional character in the 2003 film '' Pullin' the Devil by the Tail'' *Frank Murphy, fictional character in the American television series ''F Is for Family'' Politics and law *Frank Reid Murphy (1844–1892), Australian politician, member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly *B. Frank Murphy (1867–1938), U.S. representative from Ohio * Frank Murphy (Michigan legislator) (1878–?), American politician, Michigan state representative *Frank Murphy (public servant) (1893–1949), Australian public servant * Frank E. Murphy (1896–?), American politician, Michigan state representative *Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Murphy
William Francis Murphy (April 13, 1890July 19, 1949) was an American politician, lawyer and jurist from Michigan. He was a Democrat who was named to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1940 after a political career that included serving as United States Attorney General, Governor of Michigan, and Mayor of Detroit. He also served as the last Governor-General of the Philippines and the first High Commissioner of the Philippines. Born in "The Thumb" region of Michigan, Murphy graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1914. After serving in the United States Army during World War I, he served as a federal attorney and trial judge. He served as Mayor of Detroit from 1930 to 1933 before accepting appointment as Governor-General of the Philippine Islands. He defeated incumbent Republican Governor Frank Fitzgerald in Michigan's 1936 gubernatorial election and served a single term as Governor of Michigan. Murphy lost re-election to Fitzgerald in 1938 and accepted a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Murphy (pole Vaulter)
Frank Murphy (''Frank Dwyer Murphy;'' September 21, 1889 – June 11, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics which were held in Stockholm and where he won a bronze medal in the pole vault event in a three-way tie with William Halpenny and Bertil Uggla. In the pole vault event, Uggla and Murphy failed to clear 3.85 Metre The metre (British spelling) or meter (American spelling; see spelling differences) (from the French unit , from the Greek noun , "measure"), symbol m, is the primary unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), though its pref ...s with Halpenny previously withdrawing after breaking two ribs in clearing 3.80 Metres. He was born in East Chicago, Illinois and died in Urbana, Illinois. References External links * 1889 births 1980 deaths Track and field athletes from Chicago American male pole vaulters Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics Olympic bronze medalists f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
