Doc. 1505-E - Address of Baron Kiichiro HIRANUMA, January 21, 1939

Document reproduces Prime Minister Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma's ministerial address to the 74th Session of the Imperial Diet as published in the Tokyo Gazette. Hiranuma discusses relations with China and Manchoukuo, the threat of communism, military actions and economic situation. Constantly references the needs of the Imperial Throne, the Emperor and the Empire. [Note: Date field reflects the original date of publication and not the date the IPS created this document for introduction into evidence.]