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Portrait of Hideki Tojo

The official wartime portrait photograph of Hideki Tojo in military uniform, the image by which he was widely known.

This is the standard official portrait of Tojo in military uniform, used to represent him publicly during the war.

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Black and white portrait photograph of a man in a military-style cap with a visor and a high-collared uniform jacket, wearing round wire-rimmed glasses and a mustache. He is decorated with medal ribbons and several star-shaped medals on his chest.
Portrait of Hideki Tojo.

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What it is

This is a black-and-white portrait photograph of Hideki Tojo wearing a military cap, uniform jacket, glasses and medal ribbons and star-shaped decorations on his chest.

Why it matters

This portrait became the standard official image of Tojo, used to represent him both in Japan and abroad during his time as Prime Minister and War Minister. It shows how military leaders used formal portraiture to project authority and status.

Look closer

  • What details of the uniform and decorations suggest Tojo's rank and importance?
  • Why might a leader want an official portrait like this one circulated widely?
  • What does a formal portrait like this not tell us about the person behind the uniform?

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