HIROHITO DESIGNATED REGENT OF JAPAN
Tokyo, Japan (JFK+50) On November 25, 1921, the Evening Star reported that "Crown Prince Hirohito* has been designated regent of Japan." This occurred after Hirohito's "recent tour" of Europe and because of the continued illness of Emperor Yoshihito**.
When the Crown Prince returned from his tour, he told the Japanese people that they have "much to learn from western countries."
*Hirohito, a.k.a. Emperor Showa (1901-1987) was born in Tokyo & attended Gakushuin Peers' School. He visited the U.S. in 1921 & served as 124th emperor of the Empire of Japan, 1926-1947, & of the State of Japan, 1947-1987. H is the longest lived & longest reigning Japanese emperor.
**Yoshihito, a.k.a. Emperor Taisho (1879-1926) was born in Tokyo & ruled Japan 1912-1926 although he took no official duties after 1919.
SOURCE
"Prince Hirohito Is Designated As Regent of Japan," The Evening Star, November 25, 1921, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
