Townsend Harris


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Noun1.Townsend Harris - United States diplomat who was instrumental in opening Japan to foreign trade (1804-1878)
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She is the recipient of CCNY's Prestigious Townsend Harris Medal.
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An early scholar, Bob completed grammar school in 7 years, graduated from Townsend Harris High School in New York City in 3 years, and earned a B.S.
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He attended Townsend Harris High School and earend a BS in finance from Penn State University.
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Yasuna was born in New York City in 1915, attended Townsend Harris High School, New York University, and New York University School of Medicine.
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Townsend Harris, the first American Consul to Japan in 1856, overcomes opposition from the Japanese authorities and is eventually permitted into Tokyo, where he falls in love with a geisha who teaches him how to adapt to her country's customs and protects him from harm.
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Cowan was born in New York to songwriter Rubey Cowan and wife Grace and attended Townsend Harris High School with Archerd.
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