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INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF PEACE

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  • A Time Capsule to Cornell University from over a Century Ago. Looking for suggestions and assistance to bring its fascinating contents to life through a documentary film, an illustrated book, and classroom curriculum.
  • During the 1920s, Prince Tokugawa incorporated Lincoln Essay Writing Contests into all Japanese Public Schools and Colleges to Honor the Values of President Abraham Lincoln.
  • INTRODUCTION for the Exciting Upcoming Biography: Teddy Roosevelt’s Secret Mission to Japan
  • INDEX for the upcoming biography: Teddy Roosevelt’s Secret Mission to Japan
  • Prince Tokugawa’s Pivotal Role in Launching the National Cherry Blossom Festival

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INTRODUCTION for the Exciting Upcoming Biography: Teddy Roosevelt’s Secret Mission to Japan

January 31, 2021 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Praise for Author’s Prior Two Books

The Emperor and the Spy, a historical novel about a U.S. intelligence agent who allied with the Japanese royal family in an attempt to prevent war.

The Art of Peace, an illustrated biography of Prince Iyesato Tokugawa Heir to the Last Shogun of Japan, who became an international statesman.

Reviews for ‘The Emperor and the Spy’: Continue Reading...

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INDEX for the upcoming biography: Teddy Roosevelt’s Secret Mission to Japan

January 30, 2021 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To assist researchers below is the INDEX for “TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S SECRET MISSION TO JAPAN”. 

The INTRODUCTION for this biography is also presented as a blog post on this website.

The INTRODUCTION & CHAPTER ONE are offered on the website DrStanKatz.com – You will also be updated when the biography has been published.

 

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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial, 102, 107–108 Continue Reading...

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Prince Tokugawa’s Pivotal Role in Launching the National Cherry Blossom Festival

May 2, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prince Iyesato Tokugawa guided the Japanese gifting of the cherry blossom trees to the U.S. Capital in 1910 and 1912 into becoming a significant international token of goodwill which is now officially known as the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival – His behind the scenes role in accomplishing this diplomatic success was discovered while researching for the illustrated biography on Prince Tokugawa, titled: THE ART OF PEACE. Continue Reading...

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Recently discovered: 1908 Photo – Frank A. Vanderlip future president of the Japan Society of New York City leads the first official, modern day U.S. business delegation to Japan to meet with Shibusawa Eiichi and representatives of Mitsui & Co., and other Japanese business leaders.

February 16, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This 1908 photo presents an exciting moment in international business relations, the first modern day U.S. Japan trade/economic alliance which helped the U.S. during a period of economic instability, while at the same strengthening U.S. Japan political and cultural relations. Continue Reading...

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Recently Discovered 1915 Photo: Theodore Roosevelt & William Howard Taft honor Baron Shibusawa Eiichi during his important diplomatic visit to the United States. One of the two hosts for this event was Takamine Jōkichi.

February 6, 2020 by Stan S. Katz 5 Comments

 

 

 

 

 

This is the only known photo of a significant 1915 U.S. Japan diplomatic event. The description on the lower left corner states:

Dinner to Baron Shibusawa. East & West Meeting, Sherry’s [restaurant] New York City, December 3, 1915.  (Actual photo size: 20 by 12 inches.)

The above original photo is age-darkened and torn, and is also missing a corner and a segment of the left edge. These imperfections have been corrected during the restoration process as shown in the photo below:

 

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In Support of Democracy during World War One, Prince Tokugawa and Baron Shibusawa guided Japan to aid the U.S., Britain, and France, as well as her other Allies – Theodore Roosevelt praises Japan for her important role in winning that war.

December 28, 2019 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When war first erupted in Europe in 1914, there was uncertainty as to whether or not, or to what degree, Japan would support Great Britain and Britain’s other allies in their struggle with Germany, a conflict that seemed far away from Japan’s shores. Prince Tokugawa and Baron Shibusawa along with their Japanese supporters had spent the prior decade promoting peace. But when war erupted, out of respect international justice, they guided Japan to play a significant role in aiding the Allies – Despite Japan’s important contributions to the winning that conflict, relatively little is remembered today. Japan strongly assisted militarily and aided the Allies’ sick and wounded. Continue Reading...

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