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December 1, 1941
The 8th Imperial Conference (Agenda: decision of war with the US, Britain, and the Netherlands.)


“Case about engaging in war with the U.S., the UK, and the Netherlands” (front cover) (offered by the Diplomatic Museum at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) 		The 8th Imperial Conference is held. The Japan government dismisses any possibility of a breakthrough in negotiations with the US after delivery of the “Hull Note” on November 27. Engaging in war with the US, Britain, and the Netherlands is formally decided upon at this conference.
Material 1: B0232967100 35. Substance of the 8th Imperial Conference (1 image)
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Material 2: B02032967200 36. Explanation scheme from the prime minister (1–2 images)
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Material 3: B02032967300 37. Case about the engagement of war with the U.S., the UK, and the Netherlands (1 image)
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Material 4: B02032959500 {For attention to Kida Manager} Paragraphs related to important national policies No.12 – No.20 “Case about the Declaration of Hostility against the U.S. and the UK” The Council Conference’s proceeding records. Paragraphs of decisions on the important national policies, which had a direct impact on the outbreak of the war No.1–No.4 (21 (left) – 22 images)
“December 1, 1941 / Determination after the Imperial Conference / Case about the outbreak of the war against the U.S., the UK, and Netherlands”
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On December 1, 1941, the engagement of war with the U.S., the UK, and the Netherlands was decided upon at the 8th Imperial Conference.
Material 1 is substance from the 8th Imperial Conference. It appoints the date, place, issue, attendants, and the dress code.
Material 2 is an explanation scheme by Prime Minister Tojo. He says that the outbreak of the war was the only choice for making a breakthrough with the U.S. and the UK, because the U.S. held the field against Japan, and it became impossible for Japan to keep the advocacy.
Material 3 is a resolution scheme of the Imperial Conference. It was written, “The Empire will engage in war against the U.S., the UK, and the Netherlands.”
Material 4 is the resolution paragraph of the Imperial Conference. It is mentioned as follows here: “Failure of execution of the imperial policy called on November 5 against negotiations with the U.S.,” “The Empire will engage in war with the U.S., the UK, and the Netherlands.”
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