James William Fulbright Marker

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Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

James William Fulbright

By William Fischer, Jr., August 11, 2012

1. James William Fulbright Marker

Inscription.

President of University of Arkansas 1939-1941.
U.S. Representative 1943-1944.
U.S. Senator 1945.
Delegate to the United Nations 1954.
Author of Fulbright Resolution for International Cooperation 1943.
Originator of Fulbright International Exchange Scholarship Program.
Attended University Training School Primary through High School.
Student in University of Arkansas
1921-1925.
B.A. 1925. Letterman 1921, 22, 23, 24.
Rhodes Scholar Oxford U. B.A. M.A. 1928.
L.L.B. George Washington 1934.

Honorary Degrees
Oxford, Yale, Michigan, Sewanee,
University of Arkansas, New York U.
His vision and leadership in world affairs have likewise been demonstrated by his accomplishments in behalf of industry and agriculture in Arkansas.

Erected by Rotary International.

Location. 36° 4.122′ N, 94° 10.129′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker is on Arkansas Avenue north of Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in the University of Arkansas Campus Arboretum. Marker is in this post office area: Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

By William Fischer, Jr., August 11, 2012

2. James William Fulbright Marker

Looking west through the campus arboretum

walking distance of this marker. Will Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker); The State and Land-Grant University of Arkansas (about 700 feet away, in a direct line); The Razorbacks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reiff House (approx. half a mile away); The Stone House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fayetteville's Earliest Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lewis Brothers Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mrs. Young Block (approx. 0.6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fayetteville.

Also see . . .
1. James William Fulbright Congressional Bio. (Submitted on September 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. Bill Fulbright. (Submitted on September 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.