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Charter Oath

1868 · 19th century

The Charter Oath was a statement of five principles promulgated in 1868 at the start of the Meiji era in Japan in the name of the young emperor. It promised deliberative assemblies, the participation of all classes, the abandonment of outdated customs and the seeking of knowledge throughout the world. It set out the programme of reform from which the Empire of Japan emerged.

Charter Oath
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