
J. William Fulbright
James William Fulbright was an American politician, academic, and statesman who represented Arkansas in the United States Senate from 1945 until his resignation in 1974. As of 2023, Fulbright is the longest-serving chairman in the history of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. A member of the Democratic Party, he is best known for his strong multilateralist positions on international issues, opposition to American involvement in the Vietnam War, and the creation of the international fellowship program bearing his name, the Fulbright Program.
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"It is amazing how soon one becomes accustomed to the sound of one's voice, when forced to repeat a speech five or six times a day. As election day approaches, the size of the crowds grows; they are mo…"
"What a curious picture it is to find man, homo sapiens, of divine origin, we are told, seriously considering going underground to escape the consequences of his own folly. With a little wisdom and for…"
"In these ways the war in Vietnam is poisoning and brutalizing our domestic life. Psychological incompatibility has proven to be more controlling than financial feasibility, and the Great Society has b…"
"The junior Senator from Wisconsin, by his reckless charges, has so preyed upon the fears and hatred of uninformed and credulous people that he has started a prairie fire, which neither he nor anyone e…"
"During a single week of July 1967, 164 Americans were killed and 2100 were wounded in city riots in the United States. We are truly fighting a two-front war and doing badly in both. Each war feeds on …"
Works & Publications
No works or publications documented yet.
Timeline
1905
Born
Birth1995
Died
Death
Influenced By
Thinkers whose ideas shaped J.'s philosophy
Influenced
Thinkers whose work was shaped by J.'s ideas
No influenced thinkers documented yet.
Source Attribution
Information about J. William Fulbright is sourced from curated knowledge bases and cross-referenced for accuracy. Influence relationships are scored by thematic overlap and historical plausibility.
Related Thinkers
See all →Explore Further
Related Quotes
"If you are not very clever, you should be conciliatory."
— Benjamin Disraeli"It is forbidden to walk on the grass. It is not forbidden to fly over the grass."
— Augusto Boal"Our nation is becoming a totalitarian state and unless we rise up to defend our rights, they will be lost f…"
— Jayda Fransen"A devout and naïve Christian was admonishing those who questioned the articles of faith. “A true Christian …"
— Nicolas Chamfort"Milwaukee Journal Sentinel"
— George F. Kennan"Outside the EU, we will be able to sign new trade deals with other countries and open up new markets in the…"
— Theresa May