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Madame Jiang Jieshi Visited the United States

Jiang’s wife, Song Meiling, a graduate of Wellesley College, came to the United States to rally greater support for China’s war effort. She spoke to Congress and generally made a good impression on the U.S. public, and succeeded in gaining more aid.
Outcomes: 
In a show of solidarity, the United States pushed to have China declared a major power in any postwar settlement, and also promised that China would gain sovereignty over all areas seized by Japan, especially Manchuria and Taiwan.
Contact Info: 
U.S. Department of State
Source: 

https://history.state.gov/cCountries/issues/china-us-relations

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Partners: 
Chinese Nationalist Government
United States Government
Sponsor(s): 
Taiwan
Participants (Types): 
First lady
Number of Participants: 
1
Exchange Date: 
Thursday, February 18, 1943
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Washington, DC
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