His major assignments included the revolutions of Eastern Europe in 1989, German unification, the last days of Margaret Thatcher, funerals of the Ayatollah and Emperor Hirohito. Murphy was a frequent visitor to Moscow in the turbulent times when McDonald's and Gorbachev arrived and 75 years of an old order left.
His major assignments included the revolutions of Eastern Europe in 1989, German reunification, the final days of Margaret Thatcher, funerals of the Ayatollah and Emperor Hirohito. Murphy was a frequent visitor to Moscow during times of upheaval when McDonald's and Gorbachev arrived and the old order after 75 years was overthrown.