Rutherford B. Hayes received the foreign minister from Japan, Shinichiro Nakamura, during his presidency. This meeting took place in 1878, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Japan relations following the Treaty of Kanagawa, which established formal ties between the two nations. Hayes's administration was notable for its efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations with Asian countries.
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