Hirohito - The Chrysanthemum Throne

Series: Leaders of the 20th Century Series

Duration: 24

Genre: Educational

Creator: Learning Corp of America

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: s Japan surrendered at the end of World War II, Emperor Hirohito called upon his 100 million subjects to "endure the unendurable and suffer what is insufferable." Then, under his rule, Japan became an economic world power in the postwar years. Narrated by Henry Fonda. From the Leaders of the 20th Century series., Blends archival footage, still pictures, and commentary by a New York Times correspondent to examine the leadership and power decisions of Japan's Emperor. Recounts how Hirohito called upon the Japanese to "endure the unendurable and suffer what is insufferable" and surrender. Follows his role in Japan's economic recovery in the decades that followed.

Complete Record: s Japan surrendered at the end of World War II, Emperor Hirohito called upon his 100 million subjects to "endure the unendurable and suffer what is insufferable." Then, under his rule, Japan became an economic world power in the postwar years. Narrated by Henry Fonda. From the Leaders of the 20th Century series., Blends archival footage, still pictures, and commentary by a New York Times correspondent to examine the leadership and power decisions of Japan's Emperor. Recounts how Hirohito called upon the Japanese to "endure the unendurable and suffer what is insufferable" and surrender. Follows his role in Japan's economic recovery in the decades that followed.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.