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Yamamoto, Isoroku
(Encyclopedia) Yamamoto, IsorokuYamamoto, Isorokuēsōˈrōk&oomacr;ˌ [key]Yamamoto, Isoroku yämäˈmōtō [key], 1884–1943, Japanese admiral in World War II. He headed the combined fleet in 1941 and was…Honolulu
(Encyclopedia) Honolulu Honolulu hŏnˌəl&oomacr;ˈl&oomacr;, hōnō– [key], city (…Jones, James
(Encyclopedia) Jones, James, 1921–77, American novelist, b. Robinson, Ill. Written in the tradition of naturalism, his novels often celebrate the endurance of man. From Here to Eternity (1951), his…Daniels, Jonathan Worth
(Encyclopedia) Daniels, Jonathan Worth, 1902–81, American newspaper editor and author, b. Raleigh, N.C. In 1925 he joined the staff of the Raleigh (N.C.) News and Observer, edited by his father,…Nimitz, Chester William
(Encyclopedia) Nimitz, Chester WilliamNimitz, Chester Williamnĭmˈĭts [key], 1885–1966, American admiral, b. Fredericksburg, Tex. A graduate of Annapolis, he was chief of staff to the commander of the…Brinkley, David McClure
(Encyclopedia) Brinkley, David McClure, 1920–2003, American news broadcaster, b. Wilmington, N.C. He began (1942) his lengthy journalistic career as a reporter for United Press, soon (1943) joining…Roberts, Owen Josephus
(Encyclopedia) Roberts, Owen Josephus, 1875–1955, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1930–45), b. Philadelphia. After receiving (1898) his law degree from the Univ. of Pennsylvania, he…Higashikuni, Naruhiko
(Encyclopedia) Higashikuni, Naruhiko, 1887–1990, Japanese military officer and political leader, b. Kyoto. A prince of the imperial family and an uncle of Hirohito, he received military training in…Tojo, Hideki
(Encyclopedia) Tojo, HidekiTojo, Hidekihēdāˈkē tōˈjō [key], 1884–1948, Japanese general and statesman. He became prime minister after he forced Konoye's resignation in Oct., 1941. His accession…D'Aquino, Iva Toguri
(Encyclopedia) D'Aquino, Iva Toguri, 1916–2006, American citizen of Japanese descent, best-known of some dozen women who, during World War II, made English propaganda broadcasts to American troops on…Trending
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