Benton, William
| Title | Benton, William |
| View | Group 2 |
| Series | I: Individuals and Groups |
| Description | United States president Harry S. Truman signs the Fulbright Act into law on August 1, 1946. The goal of the new program is to promote understanding through an international exchange of students. With the president are Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas (center) and Senator William Benton of Connecticut (right). |
| Subject Terms | Benton, William, 1900-1973 | Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 | Fulbright, James William, 1905-1995 | Presidents | Legislators--United States | Fulbright scholarships |
| Photograph Date | 1946-08-01 |
| Physical Format | Photographic prints; 18.9 x 15.5 cm |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Collection | Archival Photographic Files |
| Repository | University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center |
| Image Identifier | apf1-00572 |
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