Chiang Kai-shek (October 31, 1887  April 5, 1975) was a political and military leader of 20th century China. He is known as Ji?ng Ji?sh? or Ji?ng Zh?ngzh?ng in Mandarin. Soong May-ling or Soong Mei-ling, also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek (traditional Chinese: Ш闹; simplified Chinese: Ш?; pinyin: S?ng M?il?ng; March 5, 1898  October 23, 2003) was a First Lady of the Republic of China (ROC), the wife of former President Chiang Kai-shek (奖いタ / 奖ざホ). General Joseph Warren Stilwell (March 19, 1883  October 12, 1946) was a United States Army four-star General known for service in the China Burma India Theater. His caustic personality was reflected in the nickname 'Vinegar Joe'.