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Father and birth date of Hirohito? Who tutored Hirohito?
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Emperor Taisho, born April 29th, 1901 in Japan. Kimmochi Saionju tutored Hirohito in 1915.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWhirohito.htm Emperor Hirohito.Spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk.5/7/12 |
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What studies was Hirohito interested in? When did Hirohito become emperor?
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Hirohito was interested in marine biology and natural science as a young man.On December 1926 after the death of his father, Hirohito became emperor.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWhirohito.htm Emperor Hirohito.Spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk.5/7/12 |
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Was he supportive with the war against China? Was he involved in the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
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Yes, he also supported the invasion on Manchuria. Yes, he approved the attack in which brought the U.S. into the second world war.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWhirohito.htm Emperor Hirohito.Spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk.5/7/12 |
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Was Japan victorious after the quick attack?
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No, Hirohito became critical of the political leaders and removed Hideki Tojo.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWhirohito.htm Emperor Hirohito.Spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk.5/7/12 |
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Did Japan give up on the war?
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Hirohito wanted to end the war but the government refused saying they could win the war.
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After the atom bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki what did Hirohito do?
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Called a meeting of the Supreme Council and told them he could no longer bear to see his people suffer in this way.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWhirohito.htm Emperor Hirohito.Spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk.5/7/12 |
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When did Japan surrender?
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On August 15th, the people heard the emperor's voice for the first time as he surrendered.
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Who was in charge of the government after the war?
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Naruhiko Higashikuni was appointed head of the government.
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Was Hirohito tried as a war criminal?
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No, General MacArthur said it would be better if Japan still had an emperor.
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What did he do after the war?
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Hirohito modernized the Japanese monarchy and retained affection toward his people
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