Historedia
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Incorporation into Constitution

When
June 1868
Where
Unknown constitutional promulgation site
Part of
Event of 1868: The Charter Oath, drawn up by his councilors, is promulgated at the enthronement

The Oath was reiterated as the first article of the constitution promulgated in June 1868.

The Oath was reiterated as the first article of the constitution promulgated in June 1868. The subsequent articles of that constitution expanded the policies outlined in the Oath, setting the legal stage for Japan's modernization during Emperor Meiji's reign.

Sources

  1. Charter Oath Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-12

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