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琉球大学開校 << 1951年(昭和26年) 2月12日 >> 8-4-1

Opening of Ryukyu University Issued on Feb. 12, 1951 (Showa26)

Opening of Ryukyu University Issued on Feb. 12, 1951 (Showa26) In 1945 (Showa 20), Okinawa was placed under the rule of the United States, and in 1947 (Showa 22), the compulsory education 6/3 system was implemented. Ordered the establishment of a junior college in 1948 (Showa 23). The University of the Ryukyus was established in 1950 (Showa 25). In February 1952, 500,000 stamps were issued to com- memorate the opening of the University of the Ryukyus, and the silhouettes of the University of the Ryukyus and Shuri Castle are designed.