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Introduction to The Art of Peace: the illustrated biography of Prince Iyesato Tokugawa

April 13, 2020 by Stan S. Katz 3 Comments

For centuries, the Shoguns ruled over a relatively isolated feudal society. Prince Iyesato Tokugawa was to become the next shogun, but when that dynasty ended, he instead creatively guided an emerging Japan onto a modern, interconnected world stage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Prince Iyesato Tokugawa (aka Prince Tokugawa Iesato) receives an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Rufus B. von Kleinsmid President of the university bestows this degree. Continue Reading...

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1915 – William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt attend a banquet honoring the visit of Baron Shibusawa Eiichi. This diplomatic event is linked to the early history of the Japan Society of New York City. One of the two hosts for this event was Takamine Jōkichi.

February 11, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo above: William Howard Taft (next to the gentleman whose image reveals only half of his face)

Photo below: Theodore Roosevelt (centered beneath the chandelier)   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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