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Tōjō's Failed Suicide Attempt
- General Hideki Tōjō, Japan's former prime minister, was on the run from the Americans after Japan surrendered.
- He attempted suicide but failed, sparking a media frenzy as reporters and soldiers stormed his house.
Japan's Rise as a World Power
- In 1904, Japan, an emerging power, defeated Russia in a war over territories.
- This victory marked the first time a modern Asian power defeated a European one, boosting Japan's confidence.
Tōjō's Early Career
- Hideki Tōjō, nicknamed "The Razor," was a hardworking, intelligent young officer in the Imperial Japanese Army.
- His dedication to work and loyalty to the emperor made him a rising star.