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Mr. Abe Goes to Washington

Later this month, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will address a joint session of the US Congress. The Japan-US alliance is now 63 years old, so why is this the first time that a democratically elected Japanese leader has received this honor from the American government and people?

TOKYO – On April 29, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will address a joint session of the United States Congress. The Japan-US alliance is now 63 years old, but this will be the first time that a Japanese leader will be accorded this high honor from the American government and people.

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