The Occupation of Japan (1 Aug 1945 Jahr – 1 Apr 1952 Jahr)
Beschreibung:
- General Douglas MacArthur was put in command of defeated Japan- 1,100 Japanese from the previous prime minister Hideki Tojo were arrested as well as 7, including Tojo, were sentenced to death
- MacArthur reshaped Japan's economy by implementing free-market practices that led to allowed a necessary economic recovery. As well as improving Japan's government allowing women suffrage and guaranteeing basic freedoms
- Citizens in America and Japan were grateful for MacArthur's work, Japan's constitution is still named the MacArthur Constitution to reflect his success
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Datum:
1 Aug 1945 Jahr
1 Apr 1952 Jahr
~ 6 years and 8 months