General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum
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The General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum is located in the Yuzhong District
of Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China.
General Stilwell
, known to his men as "Vinegar Joe", was the Allied
Chief of Staff in the China Theater of Operations and Commander-in-Chief of the American Army in the China Burma India Theater. He arrived in Chongqing
on March 4, 1942.
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The building was converted to a museum in 1991 by the Chongqing Municipal Government.
Yuzhong District
Yuzhong District is the central district and heart of Chongqing municipality. It is the capital of the municipality and is also the political, economical, and entertainment center of the city of Chongqing...
of Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China.
Background
During World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
General Stilwell
Joseph Stilwell
General Joseph Warren Stilwell was a United States Army four-star General known for service in the China Burma India Theater. His caustic personality was reflected in the nickname "Vinegar Joe"...
, known to his men as "Vinegar Joe", was the Allied
Allies of World War II
The Allies of World War II were the countries that opposed the Axis powers during the Second World War . Former Axis states contributing to the Allied victory are not considered Allied states...
Chief of Staff in the China Theater of Operations and Commander-in-Chief of the American Army in the China Burma India Theater. He arrived in Chongqing
Chongqing
Chongqing is a major city in Southwest China and one of the five national central cities of China. Administratively, it is one of the PRC's four direct-controlled municipalities , and the only such municipality in inland China.The municipality was created on 14 March 1997, succeeding the...
on March 4, 1942.
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. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt , also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war...
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The building was converted to a museum in 1991 by the Chongqing Municipal Government.