Japan's swift rise from isolation to world power
A 1932 NEA Service feature traces Japan's ascent from a secluded, agrarian society to a major industrial and trading empire in about 75 years. It notes the impact of foreign trade disruption with China, the Perry expedition of 1853, and Japan's rapid modernization following centuries of isolation.
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Asia
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Uraga Harbor
America
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Iyeyasu
Russia
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France
Japan Opens After Perry Mission Ends Isolation
A historical account notes Japan’s 260 year isolation ending after Commodore Perry’s 1853 visit and the 1854 treaty, followed by swift opening to world trade. It highlights the arrival of Perry with ships and troops, push for peace, and ultimate expansion of Western concessions.
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Pacific
Japan
Washington
Commodore Perry
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Gubernatorial Race Gets Underway In Raleigh
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh February 3 With Ehringhaus already in Raleigh to run his governor bid Maxwell and Fountain base campaigns here as well as potential later entrants. Observers weigh second primaries and shifts in support as Ehringhaus and Maxwell court the same voters while Fountain seeks the front in a split field.
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Smoking Ad Rules At Iowa State Publications
Iowa State College student publications may carry cigarette ads only if they do not imply women should smoke. The policy restricts gendered cues and emphasizes non promotion of smoking among female readers.
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