740.00119 Control (Japan)/1–546
The Acting Political Adviser in Japan (Atcheson) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 15.]
Sir: I have the honor to transmit copies in quadruplicate of two directives, both dated January 4, 1946, from the Supreme Commander to the Japanese Government on the following subjects:
- 1.
- Abolition of Certain Political Parties, Associations, Societies and other Organizations.20
- 2.
- Removal and Exclusion of Undesirable Personnel from Public Office.21
The directives are too long to permit brief summarization. It is believed, however, that the titles are self-explanatory and that the Department will be familiar, through the press, with their general contents.
There is also enclosed in duplicate a press release issued by General Headquarters, SCAP,22 simultaneously with the release of the directives, which provides a certain amount of background comment and explain the motives behind their preparation.
This Mission was consulted in the preparation of these important directives, generally spoken of as the “de-nazification program”, and concurred in their final form.
[Page 95]Political repercussions in Japan following upon the enforcement of these directives will be reported by telegram.
Respectfully yours,