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The proclamation stated that the full force of the United States, the British Empire, the Soviet Union, and the Republic Of China would strike the final blows upon Japan. That like happened to Germany the power of the Allies would lead to "''the inevitable and complete destruction of the Japanese armed forces and just as inevitably the utter devastation of the Japanese homeland''" unless Japan ended the war.
  • Militarism in Japan must end.

  • Japan would be occupied until the basic objective set out in this proclamation were met.

  • The terms of the Cairo Declaration would be carried out and Japanese sovereignty would be limited to the islands of Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku and such minor islands as the Allies determined.

  • Japanese army would be completely disarmed and allowed to return home.

  • War criminals would be punished including those who had "''visited cruelties upon our prisoners''". Freedom of speech, of religion, and of thought, as well as respect for the fundamental human rights shall be established.

  • Japan should be permitted to maintain a viable industrial economy but not industries which would enable her to re-arm for war.

  • Allied forces would be withdrawn from Japan as soon as these objectives have been accomplished

  • "''We call upon the government of Japan to proclaim now the unconditional surrender of all Japanese armed forces, and to provide proper and adequate assurances of their good faith in such action. The alternative for Japan is prompt and utter destruction.''"


The Potsdam Declaration is referenced by the Japanese Instrument Of Surrender .


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