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Norma Field reads from and discusses the book "In the Realm of a Dying Emperor"

BROADCAST: Jan. 22, 1992 | DURATION: 00:51:03

Synopsis

"In the Realm of a Dying Emperor: A Portrait of Japan at Century's End," is Norma Field's story of dissenters against Emperor Hirohito. There's the story of Mr. Chibana, a supermarket owner, who was arrested for burning the flag of the Rising Sun because he learned of the mass suicides by the people of Okinawa. There were also some that believed Emperor bore some responsibility for WWII when being told it was imperative to fight the sacred war.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 22, 1992

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - General World History & Politics

People

Educators Authors, Writers

Tags

Field, Norma, 1947---Interviews Field, Norma, 1947-. In the realm of a dying emperor. Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1901- Nationalism--Japan. Women historians--United States--20th century--Interviews Japan--Politics and government--1945- Japan--Politics WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Okinawa, Japan Shinto

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