November 19: Hirohito on Cover of *Time*
On 19 November 1928, Time Magazine printed its first color cover; an image of Japanese Emperor Hirohito. Time began its cover story with “Supreme above every other man or woman in lineage, rank and sanctity combined is the Emperor of Japan, upon whose splendrous Enthronement world interests focused last week.”
One of the things that especially impressed the time writer was that the Emperor knew the name of his 123rd paternal ancestor: Kamuyamato Iwarebiko; know posthumously as Emperor Jimmu. Jimmu served as Japan’s first Emperor from 660 BCE to 585 BCE. He is reported to be a direct descendant of the Sun Goddess 天照 (Amaterasu).
Although Hirohito was not formally enthroned until November 1928, he had ascended to the throne on 25 December 1926 when his father died. After his ascension, the Hirohito was never again referred to by his given name. Instead, he was known as 天皇陛下 (His majesty the Emperor) or 今上天皇 (the reigning Emperor).
Hirohito’s father’s reign was known as the Taishō era and ended on the date of his death. Hirohito’s reign is known as the 昭和時代 (Showa era) which lasted from 25 December 1926 to Hirohito’s death on 7 January 1989. Showa translates to “enlightened peace” and, ironically, World War II is included in this period.
Time Magazine’s first cover was of Joseph Gurney Cannon who appeared on the 3 March 1923 inaugural issue. Cannon was preparing to retire from public life. As Time explained, “At the age of 86, having served 23 terms in the House of Representatives, he feels that he has earned the right to spend the rest of his life in the quiet seclusion of Danville, Illinois.” Cannon had been a powerful Republican Speaker of the House from 1903-1911.
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The 19 November 2012 issue of Time Magazine is a commutative special edition which features President Barack Obama on the cover.
–Steven L. Berg, PhD
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Magazines have long been a part of modernized culture, especially in America. There are millions of subscriptions to thousands of magazines that cover every topic imaginable. From Seventeen to BusinessWeek to People, magazines appeal to every interest. With such popularity, it is easy to understand that a magazine cover can make a world of a difference. Some have gone down in history and are especially famous. This National Geographic cover from June 1985, for example, is one of the most recognizable images. A 12 year old Afghan girl lost her entire family due to Soviet helicopters. The image captures the intense emotion of the girl and left an impact on the world. Very few people have never seen this image.
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