Topics in Chronicling America - Russo-Japanese War

Late in the night on February 8, 1904, Japan launches a surprise attack against the Russian-held Port Arthur, along the coast of Manchuria, beginning the Russo-Japanese War. Russia faced many defeats as it battled Japan while also fighting a revolution on the home front. In September 1905, President Teddy Roosevelt negotiated peace between the two countries, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more about it!

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Important Dates:

• February 8, 1904: Japan launches a surprise attack on the Russian.
• August 1, 1904: The Siege of Port Arthur begin.
• January 2, 1905: Port Arthur Surrenders.
• January 22, 1905: The "1905 Revolution" breaks out in Russia.
• May 27-28, 1905: The Battle of Tsushima.
• September 5, 1905: The Treaty of Portsmouth signed.
• May 5, 1910: Theodore Roosevelt formally accepts the Nobel Prize.

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• [Try the following terms in combination, proximity, or as phrases using Search Pages in Chronicling America.] Japan, Japanese, Russia, Russian, Army, Navy , Czar Nicholas, Admiral Togo, Admiral Makaroff, Port Arthur, Kuroki General Nogi, General Kuropatkin, General Stessel, Yalu, Baltic Fleet, Tsushima, Admiral Rozhestvensky, Roosevelt, Peace

Sample Articles from Chronicling America:

• "Japan Gets First Blood," The Palestine Daily Herald, 9 February 1904, Page 1, Image 1 col. 2.
• "Annihilation Threatens Russian Force Now In Retreat From The Yalu," The San Francisco Call, 3 May 1904, Page 1, Image 1 col. 4.
• "Victorious Japanese Lose Thousands In Terrific Battle At Kincho," The San Francisco Call, 28 May 1904, Page 1, Image 1 col. 4.
• "Kuropatkin's Army is Retreating Towards The Frontier Of Siberia," The San Francisco Call, 2 August 1904, Page 1, Image 1 col. 2.
• "Baltic Fleet Going At Last" The Salt Lake Herald, 3 October 1905, Page 1, Last Edt ion Image 1 col. 6.
• "Russians Meet With Defeat and Are Retreating," The San Francisco Call, 15 October 1904, Page 1, Image 1 col. 5.
• "Terms of Surrender Were Soon Arranged," The Salt Lake Herald, 3 January 1905, Last Edition Page 1, Image 1 col. 1.
• "Roosevelt For Peace," New-York Tribune, 3 January 1905, Page 1, Image 1, col. 5.
• "Rebellion In Russia," New-York Tribune, 23 January 1905, Page 1, Image 1 col. 1.
• "Kuropatkin's Army In Disorderly Retreat Pursued by Relentless Nipponese," The San Francisco Call, 11 1905, Page 1, Image 1 col. 3.
• "Togo Sweeps Foe From The Sea," The Washington Times, 29 May 1905, Page 1, Image 1 col. 6.
• "Roosevelt Moves To End War In The Far East," The San Francisco Call, 3 June 1905, Page 1, Image 1 col. 6.
• "Peace Treaty Signed," New-York Tribune, 6 September 1905, Page 1, Image 1 col. 3.
• "Riots in Tokyo: 500 Hurt; 2 Dead," The Times Dispatch, 7 September 1905, Page 1, Image 1 col. 7.
• "Roosevelt Is nominated for Nobel Peace Prize As Peace Maker," The Washington Times, 9 August 1906, Page 1, Image 1 col. 2.