Dec 21, 2009

Salem on History | Hoover-Stimson Doctrine

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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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Salem on History | Hoover-Stimson Doctrine

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Summary of Event

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