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.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 11, 2012
2. James William Fulbright Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 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, measured in a direct line); The Razorbacks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Evergreen Cemetery (approx. 0.4 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.
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 536 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
