townsend harris

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Noun townsend harris has 1 sense

Harris, Townsend Harris - United States diplomat who was instrumental in opening Japan to foreign trade (1804-1878)
--₁ is a kind of diplomat, diplomatist

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Townsend Harris

Noun: Townsend Harris refers to an American diplomat and merchant who played a significant role in the opening of Japan to trade with the Western world.

Sample Sentences:

1. As a diplomat, Townsend Harris negotiated the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and Japan in 1858.

2. The statues of Townsend Harris in Shimoda and in New York City pay tribute to his efforts in fostering international relations.

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