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Japanese Emperor Hirohito hand-signed a document, dated 1956. Framed Japanese presentation document hand-signed by the Emperor of Japan, Hirohito, the Prime Minister, Ichiro Hatoyama, and the Deputy Prime Minister, Mamoru Shigemitsu. The document is framed and in very good condition. Small scattered creasing and some scuff marks on the metal frame. It measures 20.25" x 14.25". In fine condition. The letter is a diplomatic appointment and addressed to Dwight D. Eisenhower president of the United States from Emperor Hirohito.
Partial translation : Proclaim to the people who see the book of Emperor Hirohitohi of Japan.
The government of Japan is …., the president of the U.S., Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Reviewed Mr. Hower's power of attorney dated March 12, 1956, Richard E
Mr. Mu Haen-dong is appointed as the U.S. Consul to Fukuoka.
Therefore, I certified him in the right qualifications and to have a special treatment for performing his duties.
I can do it ….Everyone, please refer to the purpose of this certificate of approval and the right Richard M. H.
Mr. Nton should provide all appropriate assistance for the execution of his duties.
In the castle accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of Japan, the castle is certified, and as evidence, the name is close.
Hirohito
Prime Minister
Tokyo Imperial Palace"
In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of Japan, the castle is certified, and as evidence, the name is close.
Hirohito (29 April 1901 – 7 January 1989), posthumously honored as Emperor Showa,[b] was the 124th emperor of Japan, reigning from 1926 until his death in 1989. His reign of over 62 years is the longest of any historical Japanese emperor and one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the world.
Ichiro Hatoyama (1 January 1883 – 7 March 1959) was a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1954 to 1956. During his tenure, he oversaw the formation of the Liberal Democratic Party and restored official relations with the Soviet Union.
Mamoru Shigemitsu (July 29, 1887 – January 26, 1957) was a Japanese diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs three times during and after World War II and as Deputy Prime Minister. As a civilian plenipotentiary representing the Japanese government, Shigemitsu cosigned the Japanese Instrument of Surrender on board the battleship USS Missouri on September 2, 1945.
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