Stan. S. Katz

Author of The Emperor and the Spy

Osher Lifelong Education Institute – UCSD Presentation. Remarkable story, the alliance between a patriotic U.S. Intelligence Agent, Colonel Sidney Mashbir, and a humanitarian Japanese International Statesman, Prince Iyesato Tokugawa, who heroically delayed and attempted to prevent WWII in the Pacific.

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Osher Lifelong Education Institute – University of California San Diego

January 8th, 2020 the author of historical novel The Emperor and the Spy & the biography The Art of Peace gave a presentation on significant unknown events linked to U.S. Japan relations during the first half of the twentieth century. Highlighted is the fascinating career of the the intelligence agent, Colonel Mashbir, and the outstanding diplomatic and political achievements of Prince Iyesato Tokugawa. Spotlighted is the close friendship and alliance of Colonel Mashbir and Prince Tokugawa.T

The below one hour video that was followed by a one hour non-recorded question and answer session with inquiries from the one hundred attendees.  Hope you enjoy. Continue Reading...

Tokugawa & Komatsu, Forgotten Heroes / Until his untimely passing, Prince Iyesato Tokugawa held back WWII in the Pacific – After WWII, his protégé, Takashi Komatsu, whom he had mentored, guided the US and Japan to again become friends and allies.

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                             Prince Iyesato Tokugawa (1863-1940)      Takashi Komatsu (1887-1965)

Prince Tokugawa was the Heir to the last Shogun, a dynasty that had ruled Japan for 260 years. He served as President of Japan’s Upper House of Congress, was President of the Japanese Medical Association, and held many other leadership positions, shaping international and domestic policies of Japan. Based on his humanitarian accomplishments, some US newspapers called him The Prince of Peace. It was only after his passing in 1940, that Japan was pressured by militants to enter WWII against the Allies. Continue Reading...

Have you ever wondered how US and Japan re-established their friendship and alliance following the trauma of WWII? Here’s a new biography that honors an amazing Japanese American statesman, Takashi Komatsu, who guided this major achievement.

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The Cherry Tree Weeps for Me: A Quest for The Dawn of Peace chronicles one man’s lifelong pursuit of peace before and after the Pacific War. Takashi Komatsu’s incredible story is told alongside Japan’s pre- and post–WWII history and the country’s remarkable rebirth as a vibrant democratic global economic powerhouse. Komatsu’s life journey from a 12-year-old immigrant living in New York City’s YMCA  to his delivery of Harvard’s 1911 commencement address—proves that real life can be stranger than fiction. His. Continue Reading...

For Highlighting the Legacy of Great Leaders who Strove for Peace & Democracy and Fought Against Racism, Author/Historian Dr. Stan S. Katz was nominated for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Service Award

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Dear Friends,

Here is an illustrated article which honors the memories of significant Black, Asian, and Caucasian historical figures who creatively and peacefully utilized the intercultural exchange of art, music, education, and diplomacy as well as working through the political and legal systems to improve race relations – International disrespect and racism has often been a catalyst towards conflict. By gaining new insights from history, we discover better answers for dealing with our challenging issues of today. Continue Reading...

An Exciting Upcoming Biography: Teddy Roosevelt’s Secret Mission to Japan

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INTRODUCTION

The people we choose to honor, shape and inspire our future

Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919) a Man of and ahead of his Time. Continue Reading...