GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Emperor Hirohito claims Japan's new constitution, declaring the country a constitutional monarchy and becoming the leader of a democracy in 1946 Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Japan Takes the Road to Democracy JAPAN: Tokyo: EXT HIROHITO EMPEROR OF JAPAN. Japanese sheeing their Emperor and Empress when they enter the Palace to receive the rescript declaring Japan a constitutional monarchy. Hirohito and Empress drive away amid much cheering from their people JAPAN. Emperor Hirohito receiving the postscript declaring Japan a constitutional monarchy. With the Empress entering the palace. Schoolchildren and Japanese Cheering the Emperor and Empress as they drive away Emperor Showa, governments, monarchies, rulers, ruler, government, politics, Post-War, ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonies Background: Emperor Hirohito claims Japan's new
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