¶ Japan becomes a fully sovereign nation with power to rearm or develop its economy as it pleases.
¶ Japan accepts the obligations of the U.N. Charter, is eligible for U.N. membership.
¶ The occupation of Japan ends 90 days after the treaty goes into effect, but the U.S. will sign a separate agreement to permit its forces to keep air, sea and land bases in Japan.
¶ The treaty recognizes that Japan should pay reparations, but it also recognizes that Japan cannot at present pay in cash or materials without wrecking its economy. Therefore, Japan will give reparations through...
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