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Eastern Europe
(372) documents
China
East Asia
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1901- 1995
1900- 1989
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1906- 1972
North America
Middle East
March 3, 1970
Congressman Murphy introduces Isa Yusuf Alptekin on the House floor, describing him as an "eloquent defender of freedom."
February 1, 1970
Isa Yusuf Alptekin writes to President Nixon to explain the plight of his people and to request assistance.
February 6, 1970
Congressman Murphy forwards a letter and appeal from Isa Yusuf Alptekin to President Nixon.
March 12, 1970
Theodore Eliot advises Henry Kissinger that "the United States should avoid becoming involved in an issue which could seriously damage our efforts to improve relations with Peking."
April 24, 1948
The Soviet Politburo makes recommendations for governance and security in the East Turkestan Republic.
April 9, 1951
Enver Shakul, a Xinjiang exile working at the US Embassy in Ankara, shares the latest gossip from China's northwest.
December 29, 1949
Peng reports on the situation in Xinjiang following the takeover of Xinjiang by the People's Liberation Army.
October 25, 1949
Detailed report on the arrival of the PLA in Xinjiang, including the local population's reaction. Mao reports that the PLA was greeted warmly except for activities of some "reactionary elements and propaganda units of the Kuomintang."
October 20, 1949
PLA troops arrived in Urumchi in Xinjiang.
November 25, 1944
