- Born
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- Birth nameJames William Fulbright
- J. William Fulbright was born on April 9, 1905 in Sumner, Missouri, USA. He died on February 9, 1995 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
- US Congressional representative from Arkansas, 3 January 1943 - 3 January 1945.
- U.S. Senator from Arkansas, 3 January 1945 - 31 December 1974.
- Vocal critic of the Vietnam War.
- The Fulbright Scholarship Program is named for him.
- A 32¢ US commemorative postage stamp celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Fulbright Scholarships was issued 28 February 1996.
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