Introduction The Foreign Operations Administration was created in 1953 under the directorship of Harold Stassen. Refer to Mutual Security Agency. Outline Its purpose “was intended to centralize all governmental operations, as distinguished from policy formulation, that had as their purpose the cooperative development of economic and military strength among the nations of the free world”.… Read More
Introduction The Mutual Security Agency (1951-1953) was a US agency to strengthen European allies of World War II through military assistance and economic recovery. Brief History The Mutual Security Agency was established by the passing of the Mutual Security Act by the United States Congress on 10 October 1951. The purpose of the agency was,… Read More
Introduction The Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA) was a US government agency set up in 1948 to administer the Marshall Plan. Refer to Point Four Programme. Background It reported to both the State Department and the Department of Commerce. The agency’s first head was Paul G. Hoffman, a former leader of car manufacturer Studebaker; he was… Read More
Introduction The Foreign Operations Administration was created in 1953 under the directorship of Harold Stassen. Its purpose “was intended to centralize all governmental operations, as distinguished from policy formulation, that had as their purpose the cooperative development of economic and military strength among the nations of the free world”. It was abolished by Executive Order… Read More
Introduction The Mutual Security Act of 1951 launched a major American foreign aid programme, 1951-1961, of grants to numerous countries. It largely replaced the Marshall Plan. The main goal was to help poor countries develop and to contain the spread of communism. It was signed on 10 October 1951, by President Harry S. Truman. Annual… Read More
Introduction The Mutual Security Agency (1951-1953) was a US agency to strengthen European allies of World War II through military assistance and economic recovery. Brief History The Mutual Security Agency was established by the passing of the Mutual Security Act by the United States Congress on 10 October 1951. The purpose of the agency was,… Read More
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