Admiral Kantaro Suzuki becomes Japanese prime minister 70 years ago today (Apr 7 1945)


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(Saturday, April 7, 1945; during World War II) — Seven days into the Battle of Okinawa, the growing peace party of Japan secured the appointment of a new cabinet today led by Admiral Kantaro Suzuki following the resignation of Prime Minister Kuniaki Koiso.