| The U.S. military, declaring they would make Okinawa a "Showcase of Democracy", established the regional Gunto District governments and held elections. The Governor elected on the main island of Okinawa was Tatsuo Taira. This photograph is of Tatsuo Taira receiving his certificate of appointment as Okinawa Gunto Governor in ceremonies held at the University of the Ryukyus. November 4, 1950 Photograph courtesy of Okinawa Times Publishers "Shashin Kiroku, Okinawa Sengoshi" |
