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The San Francisco Peace Treaty takes effect

On April 28, 1952, the San Francisco Peace Treaty took effect.

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The Event

On April 28, 1952, the San Francisco Peace Treaty took effect.

The Political Context

The treaty ended the Allied occupation of most of Japan and restored sovereignty, while some territories remained under separate administration.

From negotiations to implementation

A dated agreement records the terms the parties accepted. Its signature, legal effect and practical implementation can belong to different dates.

Reading the Historical Record

The linked chronology identifies the date; the event or subject reference gives further context. The date refers to the milestone described above.

About the Historical Recreation

The proposed visual shows period diplomatic tables, sealed document folders and a map without legible invented borders. It is an AI illustration, not archival footage or an eyewitness record.

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