Word: anti-american
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...feeling in Japan was extraordinary. Even the most anti-American press had what appeared to be genuine praise for him, his personality, his kindness, his open-mindedness. The phrase that he had "endeared himself to the Japanese" was used repeatedly. Short as his service was, it had been signally successful...
Professor Hart was speaking against a bill sponsored by William H. O'Brien to bar from Massachusetts schools histories and other books alleged to contain anti-American propaganda Yesterday's hearing centred about the contention of O'Brien that certain of Professor Hart's textbooks contain uncomplimentary references to Thomas Jefferson...
...Russian press recently divulged the fact that the War Lord had addressed Bolshevik students on Aug. 1, the anniversary of the date 'Germany declared war on Russia, in a noteworthy anti-American speech. The War Lord found it something of a paradox that "America, which is supported by its industries and which helped to crush Germany in order to keep out a solid competitor, emerged from it (the War) with a pacifist reputation...
...Tokyo, masses assembled to give ear to anti-American ardor. One of the largest meetings was held at the sacred Meiji shrine (religious symbol of modern Japan erected in memory of the present era which began in 1867, when the terrible Shoguns who had for years been de facto sovereigns of Japan were ousted). "Hate" societies plastered the city with placards which read...
...Tokyo last week, Masahira Ota, new Chief of Police, issued a statement opposing the jingoists and their anti-American catcalls: "Incitement of violence and law-breaking by means of anti-American demonstrations must be prevented. Infringements of law will be strictly punished. We shall do our utmost to prevent rash or violent action, due to public speeches or demonstrations. The exclusion question is too important to be treated rashly. Japanese must behave in a manner in keeping with the dignity of a great nation." ¶ The ban on American films was reported to be breaking down in Tokyo...