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U.S. Thursday Jul 4, 1912 Tokyo, Japan Tuesday Jul 30, 1912 HirohitoHirohito became the Heir Apparent
Tokyo, Japan Tuesday Jul 30, 1912 When his grandfather, Emperor Meiji, died on 30 July 1912, Hirohito's father, Yoshihito, assumed the throne, and Hirohito became the heir apparent. At the same time, he was formally commissioned in both the army and navy as a second lieutenant and ensign, respectively, and was also decorated with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum.
U.S. Thursday Jul 4, 1912 Tokyo, Japan Tuesday Jul 30, 1912 HirohitoHirohito became the Heir Apparent
Tokyo, Japan Tuesday Jul 30, 1912 When his grandfather, Emperor Meiji, died on 30 July 1912, Hirohito's father, Yoshihito, assumed the throne, and Hirohito became the heir apparent. At the same time, he was formally commissioned in both the army and navy as a second lieutenant and ensign, respectively, and was also decorated with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum.
