Hirohito
Hirohito, also known as Emperor Showa, was the 124th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 1926 until his death in 1989. His reign witnessed significant events such as World War II, where Japan's militaristic expansion led to devastating consequences, and the subsequent post-war recovery and transformation into a modern economic power. Hirohito's role during the war has been the subject of considerable debate, as he maintained a position of divinity in Japanese culture while also bearing responsibility for the militaristic policies of his government. Following the war, he became a symbol of Japan's pacifism and democratic values.
Born on Apr 29, 1901 (124 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 6,619 | $55,000 | 42$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 130,883 | $21,000,000 | 8,304$ |
| Totals | 2 | 339,740,022 | 137,502 | $21,055,000 | 8,346$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
Naim referenced Japan’s Hirohito in discussing the leadership structure of Hamas.
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Serbia:
Hirohito was the Emperor of Japan who was forced to renounce his divine status after World War II.
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Greece:
Hirohito was welcomed by Richard Nixon in 1971 at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage.
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Romania:
Hirohito was the Emperor of Japan during World War II and played a significant role in the country's military decisions.
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New Zealand:
Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's exit from the war on August 15, 1945.
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Switzerland:
Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's intention to negotiate peace after the second atomic bomb was dropped.
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Luxembourg:
Hirohito was the Crown Prince of Japan who ascended the throne after Emperor Taisho.
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Argentina:
He was the Emperor of Japan during World War II, leading the country through its imperial phase.
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Taiwan:
Naruhito's efforts at atonement and remembrance are in the name of his grandfather, former emperor Hirohito.
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Peru:
Hirohito is referenced in the context of Japan's surrender after World War II.
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