Emmerson, John K., March 16, 1980

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Transcript of interview with John K. Emmerson, March 16, 1980

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Dates

Creation: March 16, 1980

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Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

John K. Emmerson (1908-1984) served in Japan before WWII and later as a Foreign Service officer in Japan and Northeast Asia. During the Occupation, Emmerson was a political advisor to General Douglas MacArthur with the Political Advisor’s Office (POLAD). He returned to the U.S. in 1946 but was later sent back to Japan by President Kennedy to act as deputy to Ambassador Reischauer in 1962. He wrote a book, The Japanese Thread, which details his career as a diplomat.