Premier Eisaku Sato (Japan) Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles

Eisaku Sato (1901-1975) was Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party from December 1964-June 1972. The recipient of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, Sato had served in a number of government offices from 1948, when he was named Chief Cabinet Secretary in the second Yoshida Cabinet. After being elected to Japan's House of Representatives in 1949, Sato served in a number of government and party positions, including Secretary General of the Liberal Party (1950-1951, 1953-1954), Minister of Postal Services and Telecommunications (1951-1952), Minister of Finance (1958-1960), Minister of International Trade and Industry (1961-1962) and Minister of State in charge of the 18th Olympic Games (1963-1964).