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Chiang, Kai-shek, 1887-1975

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1887-1975

Biographical Note

Chiang Kai-shek was a Chinese politician, revolutionary and military leader who served as the leader of the Republic of China between 1928 and 1975, first in mainland China until 1949 and then in Taiwan until his death.

Also known as: Jiang, Jieshi, 1887-1975. ; Jiang, Jie-shi, 1887-1975 ; Jiangjieshi, 1887-1975 ; Jian, Jieshe, 1887-1975 ; Chiang, Chieh-shih, 1887-1975 ; Ciang, Caiscek, 1887-1975 ; Tschiang, Kaischek, 1887-1975 ; Chan, Kaĭshi, 1887-1975 ; Shō, Kaiseki, 1887-1975 ; Chang, Kae-sŏk, 1887-1975

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Orthman World War II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1991-07-17-A
Abstract William Orthman (1911-1990) was drafted into the United States Army in 1942. He served in the China-Burma-India Theater as Public Relations Officer. The collection is comprised of 340 photographs and a small amount of textual materials from his 1945-1946 service.

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