Hoover-Stimson Doctrine
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, Asian History
- Geographical Location: China, Japan, United States
- Date: January 7, 1932
Article abstract: The doctrine expressed moral disapproval but lacked military or economic sanctions and failed to deter Japanese aggression into Manchuria, China.
Summary of Event
Some Japanese leaders, especially junior officers of the Kwantung Army stationed in Manchuria, favored expansion. They viewed China’s growing nationalism and its progress toward unification under the Nationalist (Kuomintang) government with fear. Their solution was to seize Chinese territory before China became sufficiently strong to defend itself. This policy was especially...
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