JAPAN: Emperor Hirohito visits Hiroshima (1947)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

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Emperor Hirohito visits Hiroshima two years after the atom bomb to witness reconstruction of the city.

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Elevated shot of convoy travelling along road
Crowd wave hats to acclaim Emperor Hirohito
Crowds surge to try and get near car carrying Hirohito
Hirohito out of car and doffs hat to crowds
Hirohito seen talking to members of public in new democratic style
High angle shot of Hiroshima with its new temporary buildings
Hirohito seen viewing reconstruction of city
Shot of Hiroshima peace memorial

Royalty; Emperor Hirohito of Japan
Background: Emperor Hirohito visits Hiroshima two years after the atom bomb to witness reconstruction of the city.

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