HIDEKI TOJOThe Man Behind Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

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Hideki Tojo

Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1884 Went to military school when he was

a young boy Fought for Germany for several years

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Hideki Tojo

40th Prime Minister of Japan under Emperor Hirohito

He became a Major General, Chief, and Commander of the 24th infantry before becoming Prime Minister

Directly responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941

Hideki Tojo

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Hideki Tojo

Formed an Alliance with Hitler of Germany and Mussolini of Italy to create the Axis Powers

Tojo was very fold of Hitler and looked forward to working with him.

The alliance between the three men became widely propagandized in America

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Speech about meeting Hitler

Hideki Tojo: The Alliance

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Hideki Tojo: The Alliance

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Hideki Tojo: Pearl Harbor

There was a major war conflict between Japan and China. Japan wanted to expand it’s boarders and gain protection from China.

At first, the United States was aiding Japan in their efforts but then began selling weapons and supplies to China.

The U.S. did not agree with Japans efforts against China and began to decrease economic support for their war.

Hideki Tojo: Pearl Harbor

“American officials responded to this aggression with a battery of economic sanctions and trade embargoes. They reasoned that without access to money and goods, and especially essential supplies like oil, Japan would have to rein in its expansionism.”

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Hideki Tojo: Pearl Harbor

Attack Scene https://

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This attack brought America directly into WWII

Hideki Tojo

For years, Tojo was seen as a hero. But after the Battle of Midway and the fall of Saipan, he was forced to resign on July 18, 1944.

After Japans surrender in 1945, America demanded the arrest of Tojo and several other war criminals .

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When American entered his home, Tojo attempted suicide and failed.

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Hideki Tojo

Quote:  "I am very sorry it is taking me so long to die. The Greater East Asia War was justified and righteous. I am very sorry for the nation and all the races of the Greater Asiatic powers. I wait for the righteous judgment of history. I wished to commit suicide but sometimes that fails."

Toland, John (1970). The Rising Sun: The Decline and Fall of the Japanese Empire, 1936–1945. New York: Random House. LCCN 77117669.

Hideki Tojo

Tojo was sentenced to death and hanged in December of 1948

Get ready for quiz. Paper and pencil.

Quiz: Hideki Tojo

Write 2 paragraphs for each question If Japan had one the war, do you

think Tojo would have apologized for his war crimes and treatment of POW’s? Why or why not?

Why do you think Tojo attacked Pearl Harbor? Was it necessary for his country?

Would you ever join the military and why?