Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Sister City Story
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009
1. The Sister City Story Marker
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The Sister City Story. . Sister city affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the “people-to-people” program at a White House conference in 1956. President Eisenhower’s intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships, fostered through Sister City, county and state affiliations, would lesson the chance for future world conflicts., Sister City relationships are officially recognized through Sister City agreements signed by the respective mayor or responsible governmental official of each city and ratified by each city council or it’s equivalent. Stockton’s participation in Sister Cities International began in 1959, when Mayor Dean DeCarli and a delegation of Stocktonians traveled to Shimizu, Japan, to sign a Sister City Agreement., Many exchanges of artists, athletic teams, choral groups, city officials, medical personnel, teachers, students and involved citizens have contributed much to the understanding of each others’ culture and establishment of lasting personal friendships. The program is operated by the Sister City Association of Stockton, an independent non-profit corporation, with an 18-member Board of Directors, and continuing support from the Mayor and City Council., The flags located here represent the countries in which Stockton has established Sister Cities around the world.
Sister city affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the “people-to-people” program at a White House conference in 1956. President Eisenhower’s intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships, fostered through Sister City, county and state affiliations, would lesson the chance for future world conflicts.
Sister City relationships are officially recognized through Sister City agreements signed by the respective mayor or responsible governmental official of each city and ratified by each city council or it’s equivalent. Stockton’s participation in Sister Cities International began in 1959, when Mayor Dean DeCarli and a delegation of Stocktonians traveled to Shimizu, Japan, to sign a Sister City Agreement.
Many exchanges of artists, athletic teams, choral groups, city officials, medical personnel, teachers, students and involved citizens have contributed much to the understanding of each others’ culture and establishment of lasting personal friendships. The program is operated by the Sister City Association of Stockton, an independent non-profit corporation, with an 18-member
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Board of Directors, and continuing support from the Mayor and City Council.
The flags located here represent the countries in which Stockton has established Sister Cities around the world.
Erected 2002.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 37° 57.254′ N, 121° 17.515′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker can be reached from Center Street. Marker is located at McCloud Park on Weber Point. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton CA 95202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The Sister City Story Marker and Sister City Flags
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4. Stockton, USA - 1959
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5. Shimizu, Japan - 1959
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6. Iloilo, Phillipines - 1964
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7. Empalme, Mexico - 1973
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8. Foshan, China - 1993
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9. Parma, Italy - 1998
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10. Sister City Flags from Across McCloud Lake
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,331 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on November 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.