1. Imperial Palace summons

    · Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan

    Imperial Palace summons
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    On the eve of taking office as prime minister, Tojo was summoned to the Imperial Palace and instructed to review policies approved by prior Imperial Conferences. The date is calculated from Tojo taking office on 18 October 1941, as stated in the same source.

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