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Director of the Mutual Security Agency

Creation of this Position

Title: Director of the Mutual Security Agency
Name: W. Averell Harriman
State of Residency: New York
Non-career appointee
Appointment: Oct 19, 1951
Entered on Duty: Oct 31, 1951
Termination of Appointment: Jan 20, 1953

Title: Director of the Mutual Security Agency
Name: Harold E. Stassen
State of Residency: Pennsylvania
Non-career appointee
Appointment: Jan 27, 1953
Entered on Duty: Jan 28, 1953
Termination of Appointment: Aug 1, 1953

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Creation of Position: In the Mutual Security Act of 1951 (Oct 10, 1951; 65 Stat. 378), Congress established the Mutual Security Agency, which superseded the Economic Cooperation Administration. The Mutual Security Agency was responsible for the development and administration of military assistance as well as economic assistance programs other than those administered by the Technical Cooperation Administration. The Director was appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Reorganization Plan No. 7 1953 (67 Stat. 641) abolished the Mutual Security Agency and transferred its functions to the Foreign Operations Administration, effective Aug 1, 1953.

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