Emperor of Japan, he acceded in 1926 and his reign was marked by rapid militarization and aggressive wars against China and the United States. WWII ending with the dropping of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki and Hiroshima and in 1946, he renounced his divinity in favor of a democratic constitutional monarchy. DS, in Japanese, two pages, 8.5 x 12.75, April 20, 1936. Official diplomatic letter sent to the newly elected President of Bolivia. Letter is accompanied by a French translation. In fine condition, with a couple trivial ink marks and a stamp to front page and small holes to left edges from removal from binding. Despite his long life, few Hirohito autographs have ever been made available to the collecting public. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
