Nobusuke Kishi was a prominent Japanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan from 1957 to 1960. Born on November 14, 1896, he played a significant role in Japan's post-World War II recovery and economic growth. Kishi was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and was known for his strong pro-American stance, which influenced Japan's foreign policy during the Cold War. Kishi's tenure was marked by controversy, particularly regarding the renewal of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, which faced widespread public opposition. Despite this, he is credited with laying the groundwork for Japan's rapid industrialization and modernization, contributing to the nation's emergence as a global economic power.