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Eleanor Roosevelt’s High Expectations Regarding Madame Chiang Kai-shek
by Tim Sheehan

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Abstract

Eleanor Roosevelt and Madame Chiang Kai-shek greatly influenced their husbands during World War II, a time when men still held a firm grasp on society. Eleanor Roosevelt had high expectations regarding Madame Chiang. What were the expectations? Why didn’t Madame Chiang meet these expectations? How was the relationship between these two remarkable women?

Introduction
From “Granny” to First Lady - page 1
From Mayling Soong to Madame Chiang Kai-shek - page 2
Japan’s Aggression Against China - page 3
Closer Communications Equals Better Understanding - page 4
Madame Chiang Visits the United States - page 5
Eleanor Roosevelt’s High Expectations Regarding Madame Chiang Kai-shek - page 6
Madame Chiang takes Washington by Storm - page 7
The Storm Intensifies - page 8
The First Ladies’ Press Conference - page 9
The Real Madame Chiang Kai-shek - page 10
FDR’s Frustration with Madame Chiang Kai-shek Continues - page 11
The Cigarette Incident - page 12
Eleanor Roosevelt’s Irritation with Madame Chiang Kai-shek - page 13
Pearl Buck on Madame Chiang Kai-shek - page 14
Eleanor Roosevelt’s Altered Opinion Regarding Madame Chiang Kai-shek - page 15
Trip to China? - page 16
The Cairo Conference - page 17
Women’s Involvement at Peace Conferences - page 18
FDR’s Focus on the War - page 19
The Relationship between the Two First Ladies Continues - page 20
Life after FDR - page 21
China after World War II - page 22
Eleanor Roosevelt and China - page 23
The Chiang Kai-sheks as Refugees - page 24
Conclusion
Endnotes
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