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Tojo was born in Tokyo, Japan on December 30th, 1884
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In May 1938, Tojo was appointed vice minister of war by Fumimaro Kondoye. After six months in this post, Tojo returned to the armed forces and took control of the army's avaition.
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In July, 1941 Tojo was appointed by Fumimaro Kondoye as minister of war. He had a very agressive foregin policy and opposed plans made by Shigenori Togo to remove Japaneeze troops from Korea and China.
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On 16th October 1941, Tojo became Prime Minister.
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Tojo was origionally all for reaching an agreement with the U.S. However, he was convinced by someone that a negotiated deal was possible, so he ordered the attack on Pearl Hapbor.
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In February 1944 he was also Commander in Chief of the General Staff, on top of his prior posts of minister of war, home minister, and foreign minister.
