The Occupation Of Japan 1945-1952 - Tokyo, Washington, And Okinawa Condition:Good From the grim true story

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The Occupation Of Japan 1945-1952 - Tokyo, Washington, And Okinawa Condition:Good From the grim true storyFollowing its defeat in World War II, Japan was placed under the control of SCAP GHQ headed by General Douglas MacArthur. Initially the Occupation promoted policies of demilitarization and democratization. A new Japanese constitution which pursued pacifism was established. However, as the Cold War intensified, policies switched in the direction of economic recovery, and it was contended that Japan should take the anti Communist pro America path. In