On August 15, 1945, following the two atomic bombings, Emperor Hirohito broadcast the 'Jewel Voice Broadcast' for the first time, announcing Japan's unconditional surrender. In a dramatic shift, the Emperor—previously revered as a living god—later issued the 'Humanity Declaration,' admitting he was merely a mortal and not a descendant of the Sun Goddess. This marked the collapse of one of the largest state myths in history.
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Japanese Emperor Announces Surrender and Renounces Divinity
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