General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum

Museum building
Bust of General Stilwell at the Stilwell Museum in Chongqing.

The General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum (史迪威博物馆) is located in the Yuzhong District of Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China.[1] It opened in 1994.[2]

Background

During World War II General Joseph Stilwell, known to his men as "Vinegar Joe", was the Allied Chief of Staff in the China Theater of Operations.[2] He arrived in Chongqing on March 4, 1942. Stilwell was in charge of the United States' Lend-Lease policy with Chinese forces and had an acrimonious relationship with Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek, who he derisively called "Peanut."[2] His low regard for Chiang, and positive words towards the Communist forces, contributed to his high standing in the People's Republic of China.[2]

Description

Located in Stilwell's former residence and headquarters, the museum comprises a three-storied house furnished in 1940's style. In the courtyard there is an engraving of a speech by American President Franklin D. Roosevelt.[1]

The building opened as a museum in 1994 and is run by the Chongqing Municipal Government.[2]

See also

References

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  1. 1 2 "General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum". Chongqing News Website (cqnews.com). Retrieved February 16, 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Jane Perlez, China Maintains Respect, and a Museum, for a U.S. General, The New York Times, February 23, 2016, accessed February 24, 2016.

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