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Tojo with Wife and Granddaughter, 1941

Associated Press · 1941

An AP photograph from 1941 showing Hideki Tojo at home with his wife Katsuko and granddaughter Yuko.

Shows Tojo in a rare family setting with his wife and granddaughter in 1941.

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Black-and-white photo of a seated man in a military uniform and peaked cap, with round glasses, a mustache, a medal on his chest, and a wristwatch. A woman in a kimono sits beside him, and a small child in a light jacket stands in front. Partly visible people stand behind them outdoors.
Associated Press, Tojo with wife Katsuko and granddaughter Yuko, 1941.

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What it is

A black-and-white photograph taken by the Associated Press in 1941, showing Hideki Tojo in military uniform seated with his wife Katsuko, who wears a kimono, and his granddaughter Yuko standing in front of them, with other figures visible in the background outdoors.

Why it matters

This photograph offers a rare glimpse of Tojo's private and family life in 1941, the year he became Prime Minister of Japan and shortly before Japan entered full-scale war with the United States. It shows a side of Tojo away from his public military and political role.

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  • Why might a news agency have chosen to photograph a wartime leader with his family?
  • What does this image suggest about how leaders can be presented to seem relatable to the public?
  • What does this family photograph leave out about Tojo's role in the war happening at the same time?

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