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First Free Election Held In Japan

Public Domain Stock Footage First Free Election Held In Japan

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keywords: post wwii, japan, politics, free elections, political parties, communist party

Synopsis: As Japanese citizens wait in long lines for Japan's First Free Election, Communist Party followers incite a riot and march on Premier Shidehara's home...(read more)

  • Date: 1946
  • Duration: 00:02:59
  • Sound: Yes
  • Color: Monochrome
  • Type: Public Domain
  • Language: English
  • Location: Japan

First Free Election Held In Japan

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First Free Election Held In Japan

On the eve of first free election in Japan Leftist (Communist) incite a riot and march on Premier Shidehara's home. Scenes of Japanese riot in Japan. Premier Shidehara meet with Communist representatives in stormy session. Shows long line of Japanese men and women waiting to vote. Shows Japanese casting ballots on election day. Counting of ballots in Japanese first free election. In Tokyo crowds follow election returns.