Roosevelt mediated peace between Russia and Japan from "summary" of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris
In the spring of 1905, the world was on edge as Russia and Japan engaged in a brutal conflict over control of Korea and Manchuria. Both nations were exhausted by the fighting and were seeking a way out of the war. It was at this critical juncture that Theodore Roosevelt stepped in, offering to mediate a peace settlement between the two warring powers. Roosevelt's offer to mediate the peace talks was met with skepticism by many, but he was determined to bring an end to the bloodshed. He understood the importance of maintaining stability in the region and saw an opportunity to assert American influence on the world stage. In a bold move, Roosevelt invited both sides to send representatives to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where the negotiations would take place. The peace talks were intense and at times contentious, with both sides unwilling to compromise on certain points. Roosevelt, however, remained steadfast...
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