[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 30 (Thursday, March 7, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1633-S1634]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    THE FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS STAMP

  Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, on February 28, the Postal Service 
recognized 50 years of Fulbright scholarships by issuing a 
commemorative stamp in

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honor of this outstanding program. Fittingly, the unveiling ceremony 
was held at the University of Arkansas, where Senator J. William 
Fulbright served as president.
  The Fulbright scholarships were established by the Congress in 1946 
under legislation proposed by Senator Fulbright. They were intended to 
increase mutual understanding between the United States and countries 
worldwide. By anyone's measure, this program has been a great success.
  Each year, nearly 5,000 individuals are given the opportunity to 
broaden their professional or academic knowledge by studying or 
lecturing at renowned international universities, or conducting 
collaborative research with foreign countries. Since its inception, 
nearly a quarter million people have participated in the Fulbright 
program.
  The design of the stamp itself emphasizes the international exchange 
of students, scholars, artists, and other professionals that the 
scholarships facilitate. A compass laid over top of a human head 
symbolizes the power of the mind applied to all areas, while a 
decorative bookbinding paper background represents academics and the 
arts.
  Mr. President, J. William Fulbright of Arkansas served the public 
with great distinction for more than 30 years. He gave great thought 
and care to America's role in the world, and it is most fitting that 
the Postal Service has chosen to pay tribute to the international 
exchange program which bears his name.
  I know this stamp is a source of great pride not only to Senator 
Fulbright's family, but to all who have been associated with this 
special program. I hope the issuance of this commemorative stamp will 
help ensure another 50 years of Fulbright scholarships.

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