Yoshida Shigeru

Yoshida Shigeru (1878-1967) was a prominent Japanese politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Japan in the post-World War II era. He played a crucial role in Japan's recovery and reconstruction, promoting a policy of rebuilding Japan's economy and establishing a partnership with the United States. Under his leadership, Japan adopted a pacifist constitution and focused on industrial growth and democratization. Yoshida is known for the "Yoshida Doctrine," which emphasized reliance on the U.S. for defense while fostering economic expansion, which ultimately helped Japan become a leading global economy in the latter half of the 20th century.