Mutual Security Agency
The Mutual Security Agency (1951–1953) was a US agency to strengthen European allies of World War II through military assistance and economic recovery.
Predecessor | Economic Cooperation Administration |
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Formation | October 10, 1951 |
Extinction | August 1, 1953 |
Merger of | Foreign Operations Administration |
Purpose | members |
Headquarters | Washington, DC |
Services | military and economic assistance |
Leader | William Averell Harriman (1951–1953) Harold E. Stassen (1953) |
History
On October 10, 1951, the United States Congress established the Mutual Security Agency to strengthen America's allies in Europe through military assistance and economic recovery after determining this would be beneficial to America's long-term security. The agency superseded the Economic Cooperation Administration, which had only oversight over economic aid. The new agency was responsible for development and administration of those military and economic assistance programs not administered by the Technical Cooperation Administration.
Reorganization Plan No. 7 1953 (67 Stat. 641) abolished the Mutual Security Agency on August 1, 1953.[1] The federal organization functions were transferred to the new Foreign Operations Administration.[2]
Directors of the MSA
The Directorship of the Mutual Security Agency was a Presidential appointment, approved by the United States Senate.
- William Averell Harriman (October 19, 1951 - January 20, 1953)
- Harold E. Stassen (Jan 27, 1953 - August 1, 1953)
See also
- Allies of World War II
- Mutual Security Act of 1951 (Oct 10, 1951; 65 Stat. 378)
- NATO
References
- "Reorganization Plan No. 7 of 1953" (PDF). U.S. Government Printing Office. August 1, 1953.
- Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T. "Dwight D. Eisenhower: "Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 7 of 1953 Relating to the Establishment of the Foreign Operations Administration.," June 1, 1953". The American Presidency Project. University of California - Santa Barbara.
External links
- Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T. "Harry S. Truman: "Executive Order 10300—Providing for the Administration of the Mutual Security Act of 1951 and Related Statutes," November 1, 1951". The American Presidency Project. University of California - Santa Barbara.