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August 15, 2025

80 years ago, 1945.

Even after the Commander of the First Imperial Guards Division, Lieutenant General Takeshi Mori, is killed for refusing to join the conspirators, who then issue false orders in his name, an attempted coup d’état against the Japanese government fails by early morning, when the vast majority of the Imperial Guards remain loyal to Emperor Hirohito.

The leaders of the failed coup commit suicide.

After signing the surrender document the previous night, the Imperial War Minister, General Korechika Anami commits suicide by seppuku.
The recording of Hirohito’s surrender announcement –The Jewel Voice Broadcast– is aired as scheduled.

August 14, 1945

With his cabinet tied and deadlocked on whether to end the war or continue on, Emperor Hirohito uses his personal prestige and decides to surrender, and later records the Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the Greater East Asia War and instructs the government to transmit to the Allies the full acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration and surrender of Japan.

A group of Imperial Army officers begin an attempt at a coup d’état to stop the surrender, confiscate the recording and occupy the Imperial Palace.

 

DeLay is already well known for his very pro-RKBA views

Sheriffs Arnott, DeLay join alliance of Missouri sheriffs

On Friday, July 11, a group of more than 20 Missouri sheriffs formed the Missouri Sheriffs Constitutional Firearms Alliance (MSCFA), “a statewide effort dedicated to safeguarding the constitutional right of law‑abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.” Among them were Jim Arnott, sheriff of Greene County, and Brad DeLay, sheriff of Lawrence County.
DeLay said that he joined the group because he agreed with their goal of protecting the Second Amendment.

“I joined because I am supporting Missouri sheriffs and others who want to have a voice in our legislature and other places when it comes to defending our Constitution,” he said.

Arnott said the MSCFA would promote law and order across the state while also defending the rights of private citizens to bear arms.
“This is an alliance of sheriffs from across the state that have committed to defending Second Amendment rights,” he said.

“The alliance provides a unified voice for Sheriffs passionate about protecting the Second Amendment. We will advocate for firearm protections for law-abiding citizens, legislation that holds criminals accountable, that demands transparency in criminal sentences, and promote firearm safety.”

Arnott said that the group would work with those who share their vision to achieve their aims.

“This alliance anticipates success through active engagement with legislators, law enforcement leaders, and community organizers who have the same goals,” he said. “We have a membership drive right now with membership as low as $25, which includes a subscription to the Missouri Sheriffs Association Magazine. The magazine provides regular updates on key issues affecting public safety, firearms legislation, and law enforcement efforts across the state.”

The group, Arnott said, would continue to grow in succeeding years.
“The MSCFA announcement is the beginning,” he said. “The alliance will grow, and so will our influence to protect the Second Amendment. We are excited to make a difference with our unified voice.”

While the MSCFA was started by Missouri sheriffs, anyone can join the organization. For more information, go online to  www.missourisheriffsconstitutionalfirearmsalliance.com.