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Morris “Two-Gun” Cohen: Jewish Adventurer

Helped Create the State of Israel

AMAZING STORY! Morris Cohen, also known as Moishe, Two-Gun, and General Ma Kun, led a colorful life that included stints as a pickpocket, gambler, farmer, hobo, real estate maven, WWI soldier, and bodyguard to Chinese leader Sun Yat-Sen. He later played a decisive role in the creation of the modern State of Israel.

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