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General William Booth arriving at the City Hall, Tokyo
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General William Booth arriving at the City Hall, Tokyo
General William Booth and Japanese Generals arriving at the City Hall, Tokyo - April 1907 (see: 10994438). Date: 1907
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Arriving Booth Dignitaries Founder Official Officials Sally Salvation Tokyo Welcomed Welcoming 1907
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General William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, is warmly welcomed by Japanese generals and dignitaries as he arrives at the City Hall in Tokyo on April 1907. The historic moment marks the beginning of the Salvation Army's mission in Japan, a country that was rapidly modernizing and opening up to the outside world. Booth, who is seen here stepping out of a carriage, is greeted with a large party of officials and local dignitaries, all dressed in their formal attire and bearing flags of both the Salvation Army and Japan. The atmosphere is one of excitement and anticipation, as the Salvation Army's unique brand of Christian evangelism and social welfare was about to make a significant impact on Japanese society. The Japanese generals, who are also present at the welcoming ceremony, are shown in respectful attendance, reflecting the growing interest in Western ideas and influences that were shaping Japan's modernization. The photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of both the Salvation Army and Japan, as two powerful forces come together to make a difference in the lives of the people. The Salvation Army, which was founded in London in 1865, had already spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. But Japan represented a new frontier, and Booth's arrival marked the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership between the Salvation Army and the people of Japan. The photograph is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the human spirit, as well as the capacity for cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.
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