James W. Fulbright

Politician

Birthday April 9, 1905

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Scotland

DEATH DATE Feb 9, 1995 (89)

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About

Politician and Democrat who was a US Senator who represented Arkansas from 1945 to 1974. He served as the Chairman of both the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the Senate Committee on Banking and Currency.

Before Fame

He attended the University of Arkansas and was elected president of the student body and played for the Razorback football team for four years.

Trivia

He inspired a scholarship grant that allows outstanding college students to study abroad.

Family Life

He had a sister named Roberta.

Associated With

President Bill Clinton has often cited him as a mentor.