Walter F. Murphy

1929–2010 (age 81)

Political science professor

Biography

Walter F. Murphy devoted his career to political science, shaping generations of students with thoughtful teachings on constitutional law and civic responsibility.

His scholarly legacy and steady presence in academic circles endure, and he is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery as a testament to the importance of civic understanding.

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