US Actions

Action: Preserving the Emperor:  Davidson Sommers, who advised Douglas MacArthur on the occupation of Japan, said

"we couldn't get peace unless we accepted the Emperor, because he was such an important symbol"

Response: Occupation When did the US occupy Japan?

1945-1952

Response: Occupation The United States “initial post-surrender policy for Japan” states America’s ultimate objectives in regard to Japan. These objectives were

That Japan will not again become menace to the United states or to the peace and security of the world

Response: Occupation The policy also stated “to bring about the eventual establishment of a

peaceful and responsible government which will respect the rights of other states”

On the 6th of September 1945 president Harry Truman approved the

Post Surrender Policy document that was realsed to the public on 22 September

September 1945

Douglas McAuthur took charge of the suprime command of alied powers (SCAP)

Phase one: What was the main purpose of phase one?

To punish Japan for its behavior prior and during WW2

Phase one: How was Japan Punished

War Crime trials in Tokyo

Phase one SCAP dismantled the Japanese Army and

banned former military officers from taking roles of political leadership in the new government.

When was Japans new consitution put into place by the U.S?

1947

Article 9 of Japan’s new constitution said that

The Japanese people forever renounce war as means of settling international disputes or the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes.

Phase two What was the main purpose of phase two

McAuthor tried to break up large Japanese businesses conglomerates or Zaibatsu.

Phase two introduce protections for trade unions as part of the effort to

transform the economy into a free market capitalist system like America’s

Phase two article 20 and freedom of speech under Article 21.

Gave more rights and privilages to woman and gave everyone the freedom of worship.

Phase Three (Cold War). What was the main purpose of phase 3

They saw an opportunity to use Japanese surrender in the war to maintain their global power in the face of the Cold War

Phase Three (Cold War) Late 1947 Early 1948

the emergence of an economic crisis in Japan alongside concerns about the spread of communism sparked a reconsideration of occupation policies

.Phase Three (Cold War) Occupation policies to address the weakening economy

Tax reforms and measures aimed at controlling inflation

Phase Three (Cold War) What happened when the UN entered the Korean war

The U.S.A used Japan as a bulwark against communism in Asia, with Japan becoming the principal supply depot for UN forces.