With MacArthur in Japan

The American Occupation of Japan was perhaps one of the most fateful periods in the history of our foreign relations. From his position as senior civilian in the Occupation hierarchy, Ambassador Sebald had a unique opportunity to observe the implementation of policy by MacArthur and his staff and the sometimes acrimonious struggle between civilian, military, and Japanese elements.

Ocupatia americana a Japoniei a fost probabil una dintre cele mai decisive perioade din istoria relatiilor noastre externe. Din pozitia sa de inalt oficial civil in ierarhia Ocupatiei, ambasadorul Sebald a avut o ocazie unica de a observa implementarea politicii de catre MacArthur si personalul sau, precum si lupta uneori apriga dintre elementele civile, militare si japoneze.