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Nobuyuki Abe Cabinet
The Nobyuki Abe Cabinet is the 36th Cabinet of Japan led by Nobuyuki Abe from August 30, 1939, to January 16, 1940. Cabinet References {{Cabinets of Japan Cabinet of Japan 1939 establishments in Japan Cabinets established in 1939 Cabinets disestablished in 1940 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Shōwa
Emperor , commonly known in English-speaking countries by his personal name , was the 124th emperor of Japan, ruling from 25 December 1926 until his death in 1989. Hirohito and his wife, Empress Kōjun, had two sons and five daughters; he was succeeded by his fifth child and eldest son, Akihito. By 1979, Hirohito was the only monarch in the world with the title "emperor". He was the longest-reigning historical Japanese emperor and one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the world. Hirohito was the head of state under the Meiji Constitution during Japan's imperial expansion, militarization, and involvement in World War II. Japan waged a war across Asia in the 1930s and 40s in the name of Hirohito, who was revered as a god. After Japan's surrender, he was not prosecuted for war crimes, as General Douglas MacArthur thought that an ostensibly cooperative emperor would help establish a peaceful Allied occupation, and help the U.S. achieve their postwar objectives. His role duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
