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Reactions to the Emperor's Surrender Announcement
This chapter examines the profound impact of Emperor Hirohito's voice as he announced Japan's surrender after World War II, revealing the complex emotions of defiance and sorrow experienced by the Japanese people. It also discusses the challenges they faced in interpreting the emperor's indirect language against the stark backdrop of the recent atomic bombings.
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