Word: stewart
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Stewart places emphasis on international trade and finances in the curriculum because, "foreign economic policy is a very important part of overall foreign policy." Last year, out of seven openings in the Economic Affairs section of the State Department, Fletcher graduates were chosen to fill three...
...Stewart tries to arrange at least two conferences a week. "A man must know the firm he represents," he states, "and also recognize the very close relationship between domestic and foreign affairs...
...well aware of this difficult problem," Stewart says. "At present, we are making plans for students to visit the United Nations and their embassies in Washington. The greatest need, though, is to get students into American homes...Many foreign students here don't carry a full load of courses in order to get around and come to know the country and people...
...call the students 'the Fletcher family'," says Stewart, who marvels at their intimate school spirit. This spirit does not take the form of organized activity, however. Rather, the spirit lies in each student's enthusiasm and respect for everyone's ideas and opinions...
Last year, five Fletcher graduates performed a very useful function for the School. When six Japanese foreign officers applied for admission, Stewart was able to set up the five Fletcher graduates in the U.S. Embassy at Japan as an admissions committee. The two officers who were chosen expressed "surprise that it is virtually Fletcher, not the United States, which is negotiating with Japan."A small seminar group discusses American Diplomacy. Many student projects are emphasized and often, guest speakers prominent in world affairs take over a class to discuss their personal experiences and current events. Foreign students take up their...