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PUBLIC LAW 860-AUG. 1, 1956

Public Law 860 August 1, 1956 [S. 3116]

Int e r n at 1 onal Cultural Exchange and Trade Fair Participation A c to f 1956. Purpose.

Commissioner General.

60 Stat. 999.

Participation encouraged.

Appropriation.

62 Stat. 11. 22 USC 1 4 7 11473.

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C H A P T E R 811

AN ACT To provide for the promotion and strengthening of international relations through cultural and athletic exchanges and participation in international fairs and festivals.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "International Cultural Exchange and Trade Fair Participation Act of 1956". SEC. 2. The purpose of this Act is to strengthen the ties which unite us with other nations by demonstrating the cultural interests, developments, and achievements of the people of the United States, and the contributions being made by the United States economic and social system toward a peaceful and more fruitful life for its own people and other people throughout the world; and thus to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations between the United States and the other countries of the world. SEC. 3. The President is authorized to provide for— (1) tours in countries abroad by creative and performing artists and athletes from the United States, individually and in groups, representing any field of the arts, sports, or any otner form of cultural attainment; (2) United States representation in artistic, dramatic, musical, sports, and other cultural festivals, competitions, and like exhibitions abroad; (3) United States participation in international fairs and expositions abroad, including trade and industrial fairs and other public or private demonstrations of United States industrial accomplishments and cultural attainments: Provided, That in order to appropriately represent the United States in connection with participation in the Brussels Universal and International Exhibition to be held at Brussels, Belgium, in 1958, the President is authorized to appoint or designate a Commissioner General, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and not to exceed two other principal representatives, who shall receive compensation, allowances, and benefits as determined by the President but not in excess of that received by a chief of mission at a class 2 post, pursuant to the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 801): Provided further, That no officer of the United States Government who is designated under the foregoing proviso as Commissioner General or as a principal representative shall be entitled to receive such compensation; and (4) publicity and promotion (including representation) abroad of activities of the type provided for herein. SEC. 4. To the maximum extent feasible (1) private individuals, firms, associations, agencies, and other groups shall be encouraged to make contributions of funds, property, and services (which shall be available to carry out this Act) and otherwise to participate in carrying out this Act, and (2) funds appropriated pursuant to section 5 shall be used to contribute toward meeting the expenses of activities carried out through normal private channels and by private means. SEC. 5. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated, to remain available until expended, such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act. SEC. 6. I n carrying out this Act, the provisions of title VIII of the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 may be utilized to the extent the President deems necessary.

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