20 U.S.C. § 5201 : US Code - Section 5201: Purposes

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The purposes of this chapter are -
(1) to provide a permanent endowment for the Eisenhower
Exchange Fellowship Program;
(2) to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower for his character, courage,
and patriotism, and for his leadership based on moral integrity
and trust;
(3) to pay tribute to President Eisenhower's leadership in war
and peace, through his diverse understanding of history,
practical affairs, and the hearts of humankind;
(4) to address America's need for the best possible higher
education of its young talent for a competitive world which
shares a common and endangered environment;
(5) to advance the network of friendship and trust already
established in President Eisenhower's name, so that it may
continue to grow to the imminent challenges of the 21st century;
(6) to complete Dwight David Eisenhower's crusade to liberate
the people's of Europe from oppression;
(7) to deepen and expand relationships with European nations
developing democracy and self-determination; and
(8) to honor President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the occasion of
the centennial of his birth through permanent endowment of an
established fellowship program, the Eisenhower Exchange
Fellowships, to increase educational opportunities for young
leaders in preparation for and enhancement of their professional
careers, and advancement of peace through international
understanding.