Tragedy Behind 'Burst of Joy' Photo

Tragedy Behind 'Burst of Joy' Photo

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History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the story behind the iconic 'Burst of Joy' photograph, capturing the reunion of POW Robert Stern with his family after six years of captivity in Vietnam. Despite the image's joyful appearance, Stern faced personal struggles, including a divorce and custody battles. The photograph, taken by Slava Vader, won a Pulitzer Prize and remains a poignant symbol of the Vietnam War's complex legacy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the 'Burst of Joy' photograph?

A happy family reunion

The end of World War II

A tragic and complex story behind a joyful image

A soldier's return from Iraq

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the infamous prison where Robert Stern was held?

Guantanamo Bay

Hanoi Hilton

Alcatraz

Sing Sing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Operation Homecoming?

A military exercise in the Pacific

The return of POWs from North Vietnam

A campaign to end the Vietnam War

A mission to rescue hostages in Iran

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred three days before Stern's return?

His wife sent him a letter ending their marriage

His children moved to another state

He was awarded a Silver Star

He was promoted to General

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is considered the 'burst of joy' in the photograph?

Loretta Stern

Lori Stern

Robert Stern

Slava Vader

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Stern's youngest daughter, Cindy, feel about the photograph?

She was proud of her father's service

She did not feel connected to it

She felt it captured a perfect family moment

She disliked the attention it brought

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Slava Vader's role in the story of 'Burst of Joy'?

He was a fellow POW with Stern

He was Stern's commanding officer

He was a journalist covering the Vietnam War

He was the photographer who captured the image