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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
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.
- Related Titles:
- Military Newsreels: 1946 - Issue 19