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Word: nankin (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Protect American lives and property." This slogan covers a multitude of sins. A few days ago at Nankin one American life was lost, two Americans were wounded, and in return Admiral Hough bombarded the city, killing scores, at least, possibly hundreds, of Chinese. It is a wonder that any Americans at all are left alive in the interior of China. And the ultimate decision as to our policy in China seems to be with this same Admiral Hough...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: EAST IS WEST | 4/6/1927 | See Source »

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