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1. Death of an emperor.

Author

Morganthau, T.

Subjects
*EMPERORS, *WORLD War II, *DEATH, *POLITICAL science, *KINGS & rulers, SHOWA Period, Japan, 1926-1989, OBITUARIES
Abstract

Report on the death of Japan's Emperor Hirohito of cancer at age 87, following a turbulent 62-year reign. Years in power; Wartime role during World War II; Upbringing.

Published
1989

2. TRANSITION.

Author

Gates, David

Subjects
*BATTLE of Iwo Jima, Japan, 1945, *WAR photographers, *WAR photography, *PHOTOGRAPHS, *PHOTOGRAPHERS, WORLD War II campaigns, OBITUARIES
Abstract

The article focuses on the passing of Joe Rosenthal, the Associated Press photographer who took the iconic photograph of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima in 1945 that became the definitive image of military heroism. Rosenthal was accused of staging the World War II photograph, but people there said he did not and this was corroborated by a film that had been taken of the flag-raising.

Published
2006

3. Seven days: 5?11 August 2011.

Subjects
*MEN'S wages, *WOMEN'S wages, *NUCLEAR power plant safety measures, OBITUARIES
Abstract

The article offers world news briefs related to research, policy and people in August 2011. A report released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on August 3 suggests that the pay gap between men and women is slightly differ in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) compared to other fields. Bernadine Healy, who was the first woman to head the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) died on August 6. Japan will create an improved independent nuclear-safety agency in 2012.

Published
2011
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6. The `Son of Heaven.'

Author

Christopher, R.C.

Subjects
*EMPERORS, *WORLD War II, *DEATH, *POLITICAL science, *KINGS & rulers, SHOWA Period, Japan, 1926-1989, OBITUARIES
Abstract

Opinion. Examines the legacy of Japan's late emperor, Hirohito, who died on January 7, 1989. Hirohito as a symbol of Japanese continuity; His decision to surrender to American forces in 1945, ending World War II; Personality and upbringing; Japan's role as a world economic power.

Published
1989

7. Japan after Hirohito.

Author

Levin, B.

Subjects
*EMPERORS, *WORLD War II, *DEATH, *POLITICAL science, *KINGS & rulers, SHOWA Period, Japan, 1926-1989, OBITUARIES
Abstract

Discusses the death of Japanese Emperor Hirohito, 87, on January 7, 1987. Controversy over Hirohito's role during World War II; International reaction.

Published
1989

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