Martin Patrick Durkin
| Martin Durkin | |
|---|---|
| 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" cabinet.