Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
James William Fulbright
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 11, 2012
1. James William Fulbright Marker
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.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 36° 4.122′ N, 94° 10.129′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker is on Arkansas Avenue north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James William Fullbright (a few steps from this marker); Will Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker); Teacher Education (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); POW/MIA Memorial (about 600 feet away); Medal of Honor (about 700 feet away); The State and Land-Grant University of Arkansas (about 700 feet away); Cotton Stacking (about 800 feet away); Phi Alpha Theta (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 11, 2012
2. James William Fulbright Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
