The Treaty of Portsmouth (Portsmouth Peace Treaty)

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The Fells:"Partners in Diplomacy: TR & John Hay" - July 31, 2010
Web: www.thefells.org

John Hay, TR's Secretary of State, built The Fells in Newbury NH on Lake Sunapee. In 2010 this exhibit explains the relationship between Roosevelt and Hay. President Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for orchestrating the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Portsmouth, ending the Russo-Japanese War in 1905. John M. Hay, Fells founder and Roosevelt's Secretary of State, was instrumental in Open Door policy diplomacy in Asia that preceded the peace conference in Portsmouth (although he died before the Treaty negotiations began). During Roosevelt's 1902 Presidential visit to New Hampshire he stayed at The Fells. This exhibit examines some of the lasting contributions of these two men in U.S.-East Asian relations and the story of the Treaty of Portsmouth.

The house is open for tours on weekends. June 23 through Sep 6, 2010, open on Wed-Sun. Admission: Adults $8, Children 6-17, $3; under 6, free. 603-763-4789

Sep 08, 2010
NH State Archives Treaty Exhibit M-F

Sep 11, 2010
The Fells:"Partners in Diplomacy: TR & John Hay"

The NH Senate passed (unanimously, on January 13, 2010) legislation to make September 5 Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day in New Hampshire. The bill will now move to the House.

SB 379 – AS INTRODUCED

2010 SESSION

SENATE BILL 379

AN ACT proclaiming September 5 as Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day.

SPONSORS: Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist 24; Sen. Odell, Dist 8; Sen. Barnes, Jr., Dist 17; Sen. Hassan, Dist 23; Rep. R. Read, Rock 16; Rep. Cali-Pitts, Rock 16; Rep. Watters, Straf 4; Rep. Pantelakos, Rock 16; Rep. Splaine, Rock 16

COMMITTEE: Election Law and Veterans’ Affairs

ANALYSIS

This bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing September 5 as Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Ten

AN ACT proclaiming September 5 as Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Findings. The general court finds that:

I. On September 5, 1905, the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard ended the war between Russia and Japan over control of Korea and Manchuria; and

II. Annual observance of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty would recognize and honor the part played by New Hampshire citizens and their efforts in citizen diplomacy which significantly contributed to the successful international negotiations between Japanese and Russian diplomats that resulted in the signing of the treaty; and

III. The Portsmouth Peace Treaty is a permanent and important chapter in New Hampshire history and should be recognized and appropriately commemorated for generations to come.

2 New Section; Powers of Governor and Council; Observances Proclaimed by Governor. Amend RSA 4 by inserting after section 13-n the following new section:

4:13-o Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of September 5 as Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day and shall call on the citizens of New Hampshire to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating this important day in New Hampshire history.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.