Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #9 [355]
"The Story of Bishop Walsh" in Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #9 (1964) tells the compelling true-life journey of a man caught between nations during a turbulent era. Written by Norah Smaridge and illustrated by Joe Sinnott, the story follows Bishop Walsh’s pivotal mission to President Roosevelt, his narrow escape from Japan’s rising military power, and his later role in postwar efforts across China—where he traveled with Cardinal Spellman and Monsignor Fulton Sheen. The cover, by Bob Eismann, captures the gravity of the moment in striking detail.
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Japan's foreign minister requests Bishop Walsh to bring a message to President Roosevelt. Walsh meets with FDR for several hours and returns to Tokyo. In June, 1941, the military party is gaining control of Japan and the foreign minister saves him with a safe conduct letter, which allows him to travel to China. War breaks out between the US and Japan in Dec. 1941 and all American missionaries in Japanese territory are jailed. In 1946, after the war is over, Bishop Walsh is asked to tour China with Cardinal Spellman and Monisgnor Fulton Sheen.
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