Which historic Japanese radio broadcast on 15 August 1945, featuring Emperor Hirohito's voice announcing the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration, created the power vacuum in Indonesia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Gyokuon-hoso (Jewel Voice Broadcast)
- Step 1: On 15 August 1945, Emperor Hirohito read the Imperial Rescript on Surrender via radio (Gyokuon-hoso). Step 2. Indonesian youth activists monitored Allied radio broadcasts, learned of Japan's capitulation, and immediately pressured Sukarno to declare independence. Answer: Gyokuon-hoso (Jewel Voice Broadcast). Why not the others: Daihon'ei was Imperial General Headquarters.
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