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Japan Remembers Hara Takashi, First Commoner Prime Minister, Assassinated in 1921
Original: Hara Takashi was the first commoner appointed Prime Minister of Japan, he served from 1918 until his assassination OTD i
On this day in 1921, Hara Takashi, Japan's first commoner to serve as Prime Minister, was assassinated. Serving from 1918 until his death, Hara broke centuries of aristocratic dominance in Japanese politics and led the country through the aftermath of the First World War. History posts are marking the anniversary of his killing.
Why now: It is the anniversary of his assassination, prompting commemorative posts.
Evidence
- Hara Takashi was the first commoner appointed Prime Minister of Japan, he served from 1918 until his assassination OTD in 1921 https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan /tokyo-ueno/?s=mb # travel # Japan # history · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 4
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