James William Fulbright

Born:

April 9, 1905, Sumner, Missouri, USA

Died:

February 9, 1995, Washington, D.C., USA

Nationality:

American

Profession(s):

Politician, Lawyer, Educator

Early Life and Education

• Graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1925.
• Received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar in 1928.
• Graduated from George Washington University Law School in 1934.

Career and Major Achievements

• Served as a Special Attorney in the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (1935-1936).
• Lectured in law at the University of Arkansas (1936-1939).
• President of the University of Arkansas (1939-1941).
• Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (1943-1945).
• Served as a U.S. Senator from Arkansas (1945-1974).
• Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (1959-1974).
• Spearheaded the creation of the j william fulbright education program.

Notable Works

• The Arrogance of Power (1966).
• Old Myths and New Realities (1964).

Legacy and Impact

J. William Fulbright's most enduring legacy is undoubtedly the international exchange program he established. His commitment to fostering understanding and cooperation across nations through educational and cultural exchange has had a profound and lasting impact on global relations.

The Fulbright Program

• Established in 1946.
• Provides grants for students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals to study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.
• Funded through an annual appropriation by the U.S. Congress to the Department of State.
• Operates in over 160 countries worldwide.

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