by Dale Jenkins | May 8, 2026 | Featured Excerpts
On September 27, (1941) Japanese Foreign Minister Toyoda met with U.S. Ambassador Grew. He knew of Grew’s close relationship with President Roosevelt and asked the ambassador to make a personal request for a summit meeting between Roosevelt and Prime Minister Konoe....
by Dale Jenkins | Feb 28, 2026 | Featured Excerpts
As we count down to Pearl Harbor Day, we’re looking back at the early signs of trouble in U.S.–Japan relations. This week’s excerpt from Diplomats & Admirals begins with Dean Acheson—where the first cracks began to show… The Imperial Japanese Army...
by Dale Jenkins | Oct 7, 2025 | Featured Excerpts
In 1941, America faced the looming threat of war, and Franklin D. Roosevelt led the charge from his wheelchair, transforming limitations into strengths. Click here to read how FDR’s resilience shaped history through this week’s featured DIPLOMATS &...
by Dale Jenkins | Dec 4, 2024 | Featured Excerpts
As we commemorate Pearl Harbor Month, discover the impactful yet seldom-discussed actions of Dean Acheson in the run-up to WWII. Find out how his strategic decisions shaped critical events leading up to December 7, 1941. Click here to read the full excerpt from...
