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August 15, 1945, was a historic day when Emperor Hirohito (known as Emperor Hirohito) of Japan made a decision, a decision to surrender unconditionally. This decision not only ended the brutal fighting of World War II, but also marked the emergence of American five-star general MacArthur as the de facto "emperor".
However, Hirohito did not stop at the step of surrender, he tried to curry favor with the American military commander, and for this purpose, he gave a special "gift" - the 26-year-old "Showa Goddess" Hara Setsuko. This move has aroused the curiosity and questions of countless people, why did Setsuko Hara choose to never marry for life? What kind of "contribution" has she made to Japan?
MacArthur, born in 1880, was born into a military family. His father, a three-star lieutenant general in the U.S. Army and former governor of the Philippines, was destined to be extraordinary. At the age of 19, he was admitted to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he showed amazing military talent. When he graduated, he set the highest score for a graduation grade at West Point with a score of 98.43, a record that no one can break.
During his career, MacArthur distinguished himself several times, becoming the youngest president of the United States Military Academy at West Point and once serving as President Theodore Roosevelt's military aide-de-camp. But it was World War II that really made him famous. He was appointed commander-in-chief of the U.S. Far East Army and led U.S. forces in the Pacific theater, which eventually led to Japan's unconditional surrender. Subsequently, he became the supreme commander of the Allied forces in Japan, leading the army to occupy Japan and completing the post-war reconstruction.
Emperor Hirohito, as Emperor of Japan, was one of the first responsible for World War II. Aware of the dangers of his situation, he decided to curry favor with MacArthur in order to save himself. Under Japanese rule, MacArthur became a veritable "Emperor Taishang", and Hirohito even gave Setsuko Hara to MacArthur as a gift to please him.
MacArthur's attitude, however, was not friendly. He deliberately did not see Hirohito immediately, but went to other matters first to demonstrate his inviolability. This strategy forced Hirohito to come to see MacArthur, but MacArthur still ignored Hirohito, and Hirohito actively curried favor and put down the emperor's shelf.
Eventually, the two met. MacArthur acted unimpressed, while Hirohito behaved obediently. He even said in the interview: "Hirohito is better than I thought, I feel like my son." Hirohito thus regarded MacArthur as "the emperor" and handed him power.
Hirohito understood that he needed to satisfy MacArthur for his own survival. Through the investigation of the intelligence department, Hirohito discovered that MacArthur was fond of beautiful women. So, he began to look for women who were willing to sacrifice their lives for his country, and finally chose Setsuko Hara.
Known as the "Goddess of Showa", Setsuko Hara is a highly revered presence in Japan. She resolutely devoted herself to the country and frequently went to major balls, attracting MacArthur's attention. Although MacArthur was in his sixties, Setsuko Hara's beauty and charm made him unable to extricate himself.
The relationship made MacArthur happy, and he immersed himself in power, glory, and beauty. He even forgot about the American soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country in the Pacific theater, focusing only on satisfying their own desires and completing Japan's postwar reconstruction.
Hirohito's plan to curry favor succeeded, and he gained MacArthur's trust, who retained his position and retained Japan's imperial system. And Setsuko Hara became MacArthur's mate, known as the "Eternal Saint", and became a hero of Japan.
However, as time went on, the Korean War broke out and MacArthur became commander-in-chief of the United Nations forces. He and U.S. President Harry S. Truman had a disagreement over war tactics and were eventually removed from office. Hirohito was also asked to leave Japan, leaving only memories.
Hirohito chose to continue his career, and Setsuko Hara returned to the film industry. She did not regret dedicating herself to the country and contributed greatly to the post-war reconstruction of Japan. However, she never married until her death at the age of 95.
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