General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum

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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

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 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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