Mutual Security Agency
The Mutual Security Agency was a US agency to strengthen European allies of World War II through military assistance and economic recovery.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 The agency superseded the Economic Cooperation Administration, which had only oversight over economic aid.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 abolished the Mutual Security Agency on August 1, 1953. The federal organization functions were transferred to the new Foreign Operations Administration.Directors of the MSA
The Directorship of the Mutual Security Agency was a Presidential appointment, approved by the United States Senate.
