Fulbright–Hays Act of 1961
U.S. law establishing the Fulbright Program, seeking to improve foreign relations and cultural ties / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Fulbright–Hays Act of 1961 is officially known as the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 87–256, 75 Stat. 527). It was marshalled by United States Senator J. William Fulbright (D-AR) and passed by the 87th United States Congress on September 16, 1961, the same month the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Peace Corps Act of 1961 were enacted.
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Long title | An Act to provide for the improvement and strengthening of the international relations of the United States by promoting better mutual understanding among the peoples of the world through educational and cultural exchanges. |
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Acronyms (colloquial) | MECEA |
Nicknames | Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 |
Enacted by | the 87th United States Congress |
Effective | September 21, 1961 |
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Public law | 87–256 |
Statutes at Large | 75 Stat. 527 |
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Titles amended | 22 U.S.C.: Foreign Relations and Intercourse |
U.S.C. sections amended | 22 U.S.C. ch. 33 § 2451 et seq. |
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The legislation was enacted into law by the president John F. Kennedy on September 21, 1961.[2]