CLEAN : US WWII veterans mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day

CLEAN : US WWII veterans mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video features a speaker addressing an audience, paying tribute to the armed forces, and sharing personal reflections on military service during World War II. The speaker, a proud World War II veteran, discusses the experiences and challenges faced during the war, the significant reduction in the number of living veterans, and the relief felt when Japan surrendered. The speaker expresses gratitude for surviving the war and being able to return home.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What university did the speaker graduate from?

Stanford University

Harvard University

University of California

University of Missouri

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker emphasize about their ship's crew?

They were inexperienced

They had great camaraderie and leadership

They were always in conflict

They were poorly managed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many World War II veterans does the speaker mention are still alive?

16 million

500,000

850,000

1 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event in August does the speaker recall?

The start of World War II

The attack on Pearl Harbor

The surrender of Japan

The D-Day invasion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sentiment does the speaker express about their survival?

Regret

Indifference

Gratitude

Disappointment