William Fulbright Funeral Service
President Bill Clinton delivered the main eulogy at the funeral service for former Senator William Fulbright (D-AR). Hundreds gathered to pay their… read more
President Bill Clinton delivered the main eulogy at the funeral service for former Senator William Fulbright (D-AR). Hundreds gathered to pay their last respects to the Arkansas politician and statesman who died at the age of 89. President Clinton recalled Senator Fulbright’s work for progress and peace and his leadership efforts in helping to found the United Nations, as a driving force behind the Kennedy Center, and infighting to change the U.S. course in Vietnam. The president cited the Fulbright Scholarship Program as a perfect example of Senator Fulbright’s faith. The president also credited Senator Fulbright with inspiring his own political career. close
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