Shigeru+Yoshida-+Olivia+P.

Things to consider about your Asian Historical Figure 1. When did they live? 2. What part of Asia were they from? Where did they live? 3. What type of family were involved in their lives? 4. What influences were present in their lives?(religion, education, family,government) 5. Describe the current events surrounding their life. 6. What are they known for doing? 7. Why was their life important to the history of Asia? 8. How is the world today effected by their life? 9. How did they die? If they are dead. 10. Why do you think they are important?

Shigeru Yoshida lived from 1878-1967 as a Japanese statesman. In postwar Japan, he was the most powerful political figure. He was until 1954. In 1944, he was arrested for championing peace. He became head in the Liberty party, in 1945, after the surrender. Between 1946 and 1954, he had been prime minister five times. He helped with emphasizing and recovering Japan's economy. There was a reliance on the US military for protection, with independence in foreign affairs being the expense. This was known as the Yoshida Doctrine. He was important for helping to rebuild Japan and it's economy. He was Christian and was baptized on his deathbed. He died of natural causes, at the age of 89.