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THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 1971
* President Richard Nixon & Emperor Hirohito of Japan
* Historic meeting in Anchorage, Alaska (1st time)
The front page has a six column headline: "Nixon and Hirohito Meet" with lead-in: "Emperor Flies to Europe" and photo. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: On September 26, 1971, Emperor Hirohito and President Richard Nixon held a brief but historic meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, as Hirohito’s plane stopped to refuel en route to Europe—marking the first time a Japanese emperor had ever set foot on American soil. Just over two decades after Japan’s surrender in World War II, the encounter carried deep symbolic weight, reflecting the transformation of former enemies into close allies during the Cold War. Nixon flew in specifically to greet Hirohito, and the two exchanged warm words stressing peace, reconciliation, and cooperation, with Nixon praising Japan’s economic growth and stability while Hirohito emphasized his country’s commitment to peaceful international relations. Though short in duration, the Anchorage meeting captured headlines worldwide and was seen as a powerful gesture of healing and partnership, laying the groundwork for Hirohito’s later full state visit to the United States in 1975.
September 27, 1971
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 1971
* President Richard Nixon & Emperor Hirohito of Japan
* Historic meeting in Anchorage, Alaska (1st time)
The front page has a six column headline: "Nixon and Hirohito Meet" with lead-in: "Emperor Flies to Europe" and photo. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: On September 26, 1971, Emperor Hirohito and President Richard Nixon held a brief but historic meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, as Hirohito’s plane stopped to refuel en route to Europe—marking the first time a Japanese emperor had ever set foot on American soil. Just over two decades after Japan’s surrender in World War II, the encounter carried deep symbolic weight, reflecting the transformation of former enemies into close allies during the Cold War. Nixon flew in specifically to greet Hirohito, and the two exchanged warm words stressing peace, reconciliation, and cooperation, with Nixon praising Japan’s economic growth and stability while Hirohito emphasized his country’s commitment to peaceful international relations. Though short in duration, the Anchorage meeting captured headlines worldwide and was seen as a powerful gesture of healing and partnership, laying the groundwork for Hirohito’s later full state visit to the United States in 1975.
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