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Since Japan surrendered unconditionally, what incentive did the US have to preserve the position of the emperor? Assuming it wasn’t just out of respect, what did the US gain from leaving a (politically neutered) monarchy in place?

by /u/Tough_Guys_Wear_Pink in /r/AskHistorians

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