HIROSI SAITO (1886-1939). Japanese ambassador
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HIROSI SAITO (1886-1939). Japanese ambassador
HIROSI SAITO (1886-1939).
Japanese ambassador. Hirosi Saito is questioned by reporters at the State Department in Washington, D.C. after the Japanese sank the U.S. Gunboat Panay, 13 December 1937
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1937 Ambassador December Diplomacy Japanese Journalism Office Press Conference Question Reporter Room Saito State Department Suit Washington Window Gunboat Panay
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the tense atmosphere at a press conference held in Washington, D. C. on December 13,1937. The subject of the photo is Hirosi Saito, a prominent Japanese ambassador during that time period. In the wake of the sinking of the U. S. Gunboat Panay by Japanese forces, reporters from various news outlets gather in an interior office at the State Department to question Saito about this alarming incident. The image showcases Saito dressed impeccably in a suit, standing confidently before a window with his back to it. Surrounding him are journalists eagerly vying for answers as they fire questions at him relentlessly. Their expressions range from curiosity to skepticism as they document this crucial moment in history through their lenses and notepads. The room exudes an air of diplomacy mixed with tension; it is clear that both sides understand the gravity of this situation and its potential implications for international relations between Japan and America. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how journalism played a vital role during times of war, capturing significant moments like these that shaped global events. Granger Art on Demand has expertly preserved this historical snapshot, allowing viewers to delve into this pivotal chapter in diplomatic history where questions were asked and answers sought amidst rising tensions between nations.
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