Yen, Chia-kan b. October 23, 1905 d. December 24, 1993 President of the Republic of China. A graduate in chemistry from St. John's University in Shanghai, Yen served several positions in the Kuomintang government, including Minister of Economic Affairs, Minister of Finance, Governor of Taiwan Province, and Premier of the Republic of China (ROC). In 1966 he became Vice President, and as such he became President upon the death of Chiang Kai-shek on April 5, 1975. He served out the remainder of Chiang's term, stepping down on May 20, 1978, after which...[Read More] (Bio by: Chris Nelson) Wuchih Mountain Military Cemetery, Taipei City, Taipei City, Taiwan
b. October 23, 1905 d. December 24, 1993