Swedish Ship Brings Imprisoned US Citizens to Brazil

The video details the journey of the Gripsholm ship arriving in Rio de Janeiro, carrying 1500 Americans released by Japan under an exchange agreement. Among the passengers are Ambassador Joseph Grew, who attempted peaceful negotiations with Japan before Pearl Harbor, and a baby born in a Japanese internment camp. The video highlights the return of Americans from China, including a Nanking missionary, and concludes with their arrival in the United States, marking the end of a dramatic war odyssey.

What was the purpose of the Gripsholm's journey to Rio de Janeiro?

• To conduct a diplomatic mission

• To transport American prisoners released by Japan

• To deliver goods to Brazil

• To start a new trade route

What role did Ambassador Joseph play before the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• He led military operations against Japan

• He was involved in peaceful negotiations with Japan

• He was a spy for the United States

• He organized trade agreements with China

Who did Ambassador Joseph's daughter meet during the journey?

• Mr. Group

• A Chinese missionary

• An American soldier

• A Japanese diplomat

Where was the baby born who was among the returning Americans?

• In a hospital in China

• On the Gripsholm ship

• In a Japanese internment camp

• In the United States

What was the final destination of the Americans returning from China?

• Japan

• Portugal

• The United States

• Brazil