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Tojo Testifying at the Tokyo War Crimes Trial, 1948

United States Army · 7 January 1948

A U.S. Army photograph of Hideki Tojo testifying at the Tokyo War Crimes Trial on 7 January 1948.

Shows Tojo testifying near the end of the trial that led to his conviction and execution for war crimes.

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Black-and-white photograph of a bald, bespectacled man in a military-style tunic seated at a wooden witness stand with microphones and a cup. Two uniformed American military police guards in peaked caps stand on either side. Spectators in a courtroom gallery sit behind.
United States Army, Tojo testifying at the Tokyo War Crimes Trial, 7 January 1948.

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What it is

This photograph, taken by the United States Army on 7 January 1948, shows Hideki Tojo, Japan's wartime army general and political leader, testifying at the Tokyo War Crimes Trial. He sits at the witness stand with microphones, guarded by American military police, as spectators watch from the gallery.

Why it matters

Tojo was tried as one of the leading figures responsible for Japan's wartime actions. This photograph documents a key moment near the end of his trial, shortly before his conviction, showing the international effort to hold wartime leaders accountable.

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  • What does the presence of American guards tell you about the nature of this trial?
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