VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > H. East Asia, 1902–1945 > 5. Japan, 1914–1945 > 1917, April 20
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1917, April 20
 
The general election proved a victory for the government.  1
 
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Notes were exchanged with the U.S. (Lansing-Ishii Agreement) by which the latter recognized the special interests of Japan in China, and Japan gave pledges of good faith in the maintenance of China's integrity, independence, and the “open door.”  2
 
 
 
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