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  1. American Occupation Of Japan

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    The American Occupation of Japan (1945–1952), formally known as the Supreme Command for the Allied Powers (SCAP) administration, was a transformative post-war period where the Allied Powers, predominantly led by the United States, governed the Japanese Empire following its unconditional surrender in World War II. Overseen by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, the occupation aimed to demilitarize and democratize the nation, fundamentally restru…

  2. Japanese Constitution

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    Historical Context and Drafting
    The transition from the Empire of Japan to the modern state was managed under the direction of the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP) (General Douglas MacArthur). While initial revisions to the Meiji Constitution were considered, SCAP favored a complete replacement. The drafting process was heavily influenced by American legal experts, though the final document was officially passed by the Diet of Japan, ensuring its subsequent acceptance by the Japanese populace t…

  3. Japanese Economic History

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    Post-War Recovery and the Occupation (1945–1952)
    Following Japan's surrender in 1945, the Allied occupation under General Douglas MacArthur implemented comprehensive economic reforms. These included:
    Land reform that redistributed agricultural holdings

  4. Korean War

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    Phase II: The Inchon Landing and Drive North (September–October 1950)
    In a bold strategic maneuver designed to cut KPA supply lines, UN forces, under the command of General Douglas MacArthur, executed the amphibious landing at Inchon (Seoul) on September 15, 1950. This operation decisively cut off the bulk of the KPA forces in the South. Following the recapture of Seoul, UN forces rapidly pushed north, crossing the 38th parallel, ostensibly to unify Korea under ROK authority.
    As UN troops approached the [Yalu River](/entries/yalu-river]—t…

  5. Supreme Commander For The Allied Powers

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    Political and Constitutional Reform
    The most enduring legacy of SCAP was the management of the transition from the Meiji Constitution to the present-day Japanese Constitution. While the initial intent was to amend the existing framework, General Douglas MacArthur swiftly determined that a complete replacement was necessary to fully purge residual militaristic elements. The drafting process involved intense collaboration between American legal experts and Japanese government officials, who found that the abstract concepts o…