The Mutual Security Agency was established by Congress on October 10, 1951. It was created under the principle that strengthening America's allies in Europe through military assistance and economic recovery would be beneficial to America's long-term security. It superseded the Economic Cooperation Administration, which only had oversight over economic aid. The Mutual Security Agency was responsible for the development and administration of military and economic assistance programs other than those administered by the Technical Cooperation Administration.
Reorganization Plan No. 7 1953 (67 Stat. 641) abolished the Mutual Security Agency on Aug 1, 1953. Its functions were transferred to the new Foreign Operations Administration.
Directors of the MSA
The Directorship of the Mutual Security Agency was a Presidential appointment that had to be approved by the Senate.