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la, lb, lc. Id, 3. SPECIAL from The New York Times FOR RELEASE: Tursh., Jan. 18 Scheduled talk of J. William Fulbright, U.S. Senator from Arkansas, at a meeting to discuss "America's Place in World Affairs," Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 8:30 P.M. at the New York Times Hall, 240 West 44 Street. The meeting was sponsored by The New York Times. On the same program with Senator Fulbright were Joseph C. Grew, Under-Secretary of State, and Senator Warren R. Austin of Vermont. Nicholas Roosevelt of The New York Times was moderator. Profoundly disturbing to all peace loving citizens are the events of the past six weeks. The Military reverses have been serious. The savagery, and destructive power, of our enemies, just as we thought them weakening, has shocked us. But our Military performance is not the source of our greatest concern. Few have lost faith in the ability of our generals and none has lost faith in the courage and skill of our fighting men. Our apprehension springs from another source. It springs from the hesitation and timidity, the lack of forthrightness in the management of foreign affairs by our own government. Why is it that with all our military power and our enormous contribution of material goods to the cause of war we are unable to secure, even the semblance of unity among our allies in dealing with the problems of peace in the liberated countries? These problems in the liberated countries cannot wait. Disorder, starvation and death face these peoples and something must be done. What is wrong with our policy? Sixteen long months ago, in September 1943 the House of Representatives declared that it favored the "creation of appropriate international machinery with power adequate to establish and maintain a just and lasting peace among the nations of the world and as favoring participation of the United States therein." The essence of this declaration by your representatives is the participation of the United States. And yet in spite of this unequivocal statement, by an over- whelming vote, your government has not yet created the appropriate machinery by which we can participate in the solution of problems leading to the establishment of peace.
Object Description
Title | America's Place In World Affairs |
Abstract | Speech given by Fulbright outlining his concerns with weakness in the design and execution of U.S. foreign policy in the post-World War II world. |
Creator | Fulbright, J. William |
Date | January 18, 1945 |
Audience of Speech | General Public and the News Media |
Institution Where Speech Was Given | New York Times Hall |
City and State | New York City, NY |
Subject |
International Relations International Cooperation Foreign Policy United Nations |
Item Location | J. William Fulbright Papers (MS F956 144, Series 72, Box 3, File 15) |
Rights | Please contact Special Collections for information on copyright. |
Digital Publisher | University of Arkansas Libraries |
Series Title | A Calm Voice in a Strident World: Senator J.W. Fulbright Speaks |
Description
Title | America's Place In World Affairs |
Abstract | Speech given by Fulbright outlining his concerns with weakness in the design and execution of U.S. foreign policy in the post-World War II world. |
Creator | Fulbright, J. William |
Date | January 18, 1945 |
Audience of Speech | General Public and the News Media |
Institution Where Speech Was Given | New York Times Hall |
City and State | New York City, NY |
Subject |
International Relations International Cooperation Foreign Policy United Nations |
Transcript | la, lb, lc. Id, 3. SPECIAL from The New York Times FOR RELEASE: Tursh., Jan. 18 Scheduled talk of J. William Fulbright, U.S. Senator from Arkansas, at a meeting to discuss "America's Place in World Affairs," Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 8:30 P.M. at the New York Times Hall, 240 West 44 Street. The meeting was sponsored by The New York Times. On the same program with Senator Fulbright were Joseph C. Grew, Under-Secretary of State, and Senator Warren R. Austin of Vermont. Nicholas Roosevelt of The New York Times was moderator. Profoundly disturbing to all peace loving citizens are the events of the past six weeks. The Military reverses have been serious. The savagery, and destructive power, of our enemies, just as we thought them weakening, has shocked us. But our Military performance is not the source of our greatest concern. Few have lost faith in the ability of our generals and none has lost faith in the courage and skill of our fighting men. Our apprehension springs from another source. It springs from the hesitation and timidity, the lack of forthrightness in the management of foreign affairs by our own government. Why is it that with all our military power and our enormous contribution of material goods to the cause of war we are unable to secure, even the semblance of unity among our allies in dealing with the problems of peace in the liberated countries? These problems in the liberated countries cannot wait. Disorder, starvation and death face these peoples and something must be done. What is wrong with our policy? Sixteen long months ago, in September 1943 the House of Representatives declared that it favored the "creation of appropriate international machinery with power adequate to establish and maintain a just and lasting peace among the nations of the world and as favoring participation of the United States therein." The essence of this declaration by your representatives is the participation of the United States. And yet in spite of this unequivocal statement, by an over- whelming vote, your government has not yet created the appropriate machinery by which we can participate in the solution of problems leading to the establishment of peace. |
Item Location | J. William Fulbright Papers (MS F956 144, Series 72, Box 3, File 15) |
Rights | Please contact Special Collections for information on copyright. |
Digital Publisher | University of Arkansas Libraries |
Series Title | A Calm Voice in a Strident World: Senator J.W. Fulbright Speaks |
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