Fulbright, J. William (James William), 1905-1995

President Harry S. Truman (seated) signs the Surplus Property Act in the Oval Office of the White House. Standing behind President Truman are Senator J. William Fulbright (left) and Assistant Secretary of State William Benton (right).

At a ceremony at the White House, President Harry S. Truman is shown presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to U.S. Army First Lieutenant Lloyd L. Burke, Stuttgart, Arkansas. This award was given for his bravery displayed during the Korean War. Burke's son, Gary Lee, on the right, is being held by the honoree's mother, Mrs. Betty M. Burke. Lt. Burke's wife, Virginia, is standing directly behind him. Others watching the ceremony standing in the back include left to right: General Omar N.

Housing and Home Finance Agency Administrator Raymond M. Foley (seated) is at the signing of a reservation for Little Rock, Arkansas. Standing behind Administrator Foley from left to right: Congressman Brooks Hays, Senator James W. Fulbright of Arkansas, Nathaniel S. Keith, and Redding Stevenson, the Chairman of the Little Rock Housing Authority.

Former President Harry S. Truman converses with President John F. Kennedy at the White House. Also present are Tom Gavin (left) and Senator William Fulbright (right). Truman was in Washington to attend a $100-a-plate Democratic dinner at Washington's National Guard Armory, honoring Mr. Kennedy on his 44th birthday. The little boy is unidentified. The photo is autographed as follows: To Tom Gavin, approved! Harry S. Truman

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman signs a contract between Arkansas Power & Light, Reynolds Metals Company and the Southwestern Power Pool. Standing, left to right: Senator John McClellan; Senator William Fulbright; and Under Secretary of the Interior Richard Searles. Seated, left to right: R. R. Ritchie, Arkansas Power & Light; Walter Rice, Reynolds Metals Company; and Secretary Chapman.