SCAP (Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers)

SCAP (Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers) was the U.S.-led occupation authority established after World War II to oversee the reconstruction and democratization of Japan from 1945 to 1952. Led initially by General Douglas MacArthur, SCAP implemented reforms including demilitarization, democratization, and economic restructuring. Its goal was to transform Japan into a peaceful, stable, and self-governing nation aligned with democratic principles. SCAP's policies reshaped Japan's government, society, and economy, laying the foundation for its post-war recovery and modernization.