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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Prince Morimasa Nashimoto, 71, Supreme War Councilor (since 1923), Field Marshal, and Lord Custodian of the Shinto Shrines. Standing in the bomb-charred ruins of his mansion, he told newsmen: "I had nothing whatsoever to do with the war. ... I didn't actively oppose it, but you can imagine how I felt. ... I was only an honorary chairman [of military societies]. . . . Let's see what else I have done." He paused, looked up solemnly, added: "Nothing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: International: You Can Imagine-- | 12/17/1945 | See Source »

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