Notes
The Stimson Doctrine
- Henry Stimson reacted to Japanese actions in Manchuria
- Would not allow for territorial changes to China
- Comes under US sphere of influence
- A reason Japan walked out of the League of Nations
Summary
The Stimson Doctrine was introduced by Henry Stimson, and is a policy of the United States federal government. The doctrine was proposed in a note on January 7, 1932, to Japan and China, of non-recognition of international territorial changes that were executed by force. As a result, Japan evidently did walk out of the League of Nations.
Quote
"The question was how should we maneuver them [Japan] into firing the first shot... it was desirable to make sure the Japanese be the ones to do this so that there should remain no doubt as to who were the aggressors."
- Henry L. Stimson
- Henry L. Stimson
Subjunctive Question
What would of eventually happened if US did not intervene, and let Japan invade Manchuria?