The International Cooperation Administration (ICA) was established by the U.S. State Department Delegation of Authority 85 June 30 1955 pursuant to EO 10610 May 9 1955. The predecessor to this administration was the Foreign Operations Administration (FOA). Both organizations coordinated foreign assistance operations and conducted all nonmilitary security programs for the United States. The administration was abolished by act of Congress on September 4 1961 (75 Stat.