An Astounding Collection of Rare Pictures From WWII

A Bridge Between America and Japan

The Japanese population had been brainwashed against the Americans, who were portrayed as violent, angry and distrustful. The photo below shows a frightened Japanese woman in a discussion with an American soldier who wanted to help.

A Bridge Between America And Japan

After Japan lost the war, American soldiers were put to work in trying to help out civilians caught in between the war. From 1945 to the early 50’s, General Douglas A. MacArthur focused on various military, economic and other reforms to help with this.