Emperor of Japan from 1926 to his death in 1989. Hirohito’s reign was marked by rapid militarization and aggressive wars against China and the United States. Following the devastating result of the atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in World War II, he renounced his divinity in favor of a democratic constitutional monarchy. DS, in Japanese, two pages, 8.5 x 11.75, November 21. Official diplomatic letter sent to the newly elected President of Bolivia. In part (translated), “To His Excellency Mr. Enrique Penaranda…it is with great pleasure that we have received…to inform us that after being elected Constitutional President of the Republic of Bolivia…sending to his Excellency our congratulations at the occasion of His taking office, we are convinced that the good ties existing between our two countries will be even closer.” In fine condition, with a light shade of overall toning, two horizontal folds, some light pencil notations to second page and some light red stamp remnants to first page. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
