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Director of the
International Cooperation Administration

Creation of this Position

Title: Director of the International Cooperation Administration
Name: John Baker Hollister
State of Residency: Ohio
Non-career appointee
Appointment: Jul 1, 1955
Entered on Duty: Jul 1, 1955
Termination of Appointment: Sep 13, 1957

Title: Director of the International Cooperation Administration
Name: James H. Smith, Jr.
State of Residency: Colorado
Non-career appointee
Appointment: Oct 4, 1957
Entered on Duty: Oct 8, 1957
Termination of Appointment: Jan 31, 1959

Title: Director of the International Cooperation Administration
Name: James W. Riddleberger
State of Residency: Virginia
Non-career appointee
Appointment: Mar 9, 1959
Entered on Duty: Mar 9, 1959
Termination of Appointment: Feb 22, 1961

Creation of Position: State Department Delegation of Authority No. 85 of Jun 30, 1955, established the International Cooperation Administration pursuant to Executive Order 10610 of May 9, 1955, under the authority of the Mutual Security Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 857). The International Cooperation Administration was responsible for all U.S. foreign assistance programs, except for military assistance, programs involving refugees, and contributions to international organizations. The Director was appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (Sep 4, 1961; 75 Stat. 445) abolished the ICA and transferred its functions to the Agency for International Development.

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