Michinomiya Hirohito Rise to Power

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  • Hirohito becomes emperor

    After the death of his father, Hirohito becomes emperor of Japan.

  • Start of the second Sino-Japanese War

    Hirohito moves troops from Korea to help occupy Manchuria without authorization,

  • February 26 Coup

    Authorizes use of military force to bring down a coup.

  • Tri-Partite Pact

    Representatives signed the Tri-Partite pact in with Germany and Italy.

  • Hideki Tojo

    Hideki Tojo took the position of Prime Minister

  • Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Informed of and approved the plan to attack Perl Harbor.

  • WW2 Final Stages

    Firebombing of Tokyo began which damaged the Imperial Palace.

  • Surrender

    Japan announced its surrender via radio address

  • Divinity of emperors

    Japan renounced divinity of emperors

  • New Japanese Constitution

    Hirohito signs new constitution which reduces his powers significantly.

  • Traveled to Europe

    Traveled to Europe for visit as emperor to a foreign country

  • End of reign

    Hirohito dies, which ends his reign as emperor.