Chiang Kai-shek (October 31, 1887 April 5, 1975) was a political and military leader of 20th century China. He is known as Jiang Jieshi or Jiang Zhi ngzheng in Mandarin. Soong May-ling or Soong Mei-ling, also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek (March 5, 1898 October 23, 2003) was a First Lady of the Republic of China (ROC), the wife of former President Chiang Kai-shek. 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'.