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| Inejiro Asanuma | |
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Chair of the Japanese Socialist Party
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| In office 1960–1960 |
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Member of the House of Representatives
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| Born | 27 December 1898 |
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| Died | October 12, 1960 (aged 61) Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Political party | Japanese Socialist Party |
Inejiro Asanuma (浅沼稲次郎 Asanuma InejirÅ, December 27, 1898 - October 12, 1960) was a Japanese politician, and head of the Japanese Socialist Party. Inejiro was noted for speaking publicly about Socialism and economic and cultural opportunities. His left-wing positions and criticism of the United States were not welcomed by conservatives. He was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi, an extreme rightist, at a televised rally for the upcoming Lower-house election.
Inejiro Asanuma's mother died during his birth, leaving him to be raised by his father, who later died at the age of 42 of cancer. He was known for his gentle heart and frugal lifestyle, living in a small apartment with his family. He was given nicknames meaning "speech-making farmer" and "human locomotive" because of his huge body, loud voice and energetic manner of speaking. However, his genuine and natural personality won him great popularity among workers and grassroots. The nation was shocked to see him assassinated and national demonstrations and protests followed. With his death, the Japanese Socialist Party further divided between politicians on the left and right.
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| Inejiro Asanuma | |
Chair of the Japanese Socialist Party
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| In office 1960–1960 | |
Member of the House of Representatives
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| Born | December 27, 1898 |
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| Died | October 12, 1960 (aged 61) Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Political party | Japanese Socialist Party |
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Inejiro Asanuma (æµ…æ²¼ 稲次郎 Asanuma InejirÅ, December 27, 1898 - October 12, 1960) was a Japanese politician, and head of the Japanese Socialist Party. Inejiro was noted for speaking publicly about Socialism and economic and cultural opportunities. His left-wing positions and criticism of the United States were not welcomed by conservatives. He was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi, an extreme rightist, at a televised rally for the upcoming Lower-house election. Yamaguchi rushed and fatally stabbed Asanuma, and was subdued moments later. The entire incident was captured on camera.
Inejiro Asanuma's mother died during his birth, leaving him to be raised by his father, who later died at the age of 42 of cancer. He was known for his gentle heart and frugal lifestyle, living in a small apartment with his family. He was given nicknames meaning "speech-making farmer" and "human locomotive" because of his huge body, loud voice and energetic manner of speaking. However, his genuine and natural personality won him great popularity among workers and grassroots. The nation was shocked to see him assassinated and national demonstrations and protests followed. With his death, the Japanese Socialist Party further divided between politicians on the left and right.
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   | Find-A-Grave Bio.- Inejiro Asanuma - Inejiro Asanuma (1898 - 1960) - Find A Grave Memorial |
| | YouTube video of the assassination - YouTube - Inejiro Asanuma Assassination Footage (1960) |
| | The Assassination of Inejiro Asanuma - The Assassination of Inejiro Asanuma |
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