Congressman Hill to Commemorate 70th Anniversary of Fulbright ProgramFor more information, contact: Mike Siegel, (202) 225-2506
Washington, DC,
April 19, 2016
At 3:00 PM ET, on Thursday, April 21, 2016, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) will be joined outside of the U.S. Capitol Building by members of the Arkansas Congressional Delegation, Fulbright scholars, Harriet Fulbright, and other guests for a tree planting ceremony to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program...
At 3:00 PM ET, on Thursday, April 21, 2016, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) will be joined outside of the U.S. Capitol Building by members of the Arkansas Congressional Delegation, Fulbright scholars, Harriet Fulbright, and other guests for a tree planting ceremony to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program. The Fulbright Program was created in 1946 by then-Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright for the “promotion of international goodwill through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science.” The program has educated over 360,000 students from 165 countries, including 52 Nobel Laureates and 31 heads of state. Earlier this year, Congressman Hill wrote an op-ed in recognition of the program and its lasting contributions in countries throughout the world, including its recent impacts of helping empower women in Afghanistan. The following event is open to the press: Who: Congressman French Hill What: Tree Planting Ceremony for 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program When: 3:00 PM ET, Thursday, April 21, 2016 Where: US Capitol Grounds/Constitution Ave. (Directly across Constitution Ave from the Russell Senate Office Building Steps) |
