Hirohito by: Madeline Allman 

                  

• Hirohito was the emperor of Japan between December 25th, 1926 to January 2nd, 1989. 
• Under his orders, Japan attacked nearly every neighboring Asiatic country.
• He became allies with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy under the Tripartite Act. It basically stated that they would help each other if they were under attack from countries not already involved in the war.
• He also allowed the attack on Manchuria to occur during his rule, as well as sanctioning the use of chemical warfare.
• He was behind the surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor.