VOICED : Cientos recrean beso de Times Square

VOICED : Cientos recrean beso de Times Square

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History, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a famous photo symbolizing the end of WWII, taken on August 14, 1945, in Times Square. It highlights a commemoration event 70 years later, where people reenacted the iconic kiss between a sailor and a nurse. Honored guests included Ray, Ellie, and William, who married the day after the photo was taken. The event aimed to preserve the spirit of 1945 in modern culture. A large sculpture replicating the photo was installed, and many couples participated in the reenactment at the historic site.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the photo taken on August 14, 1945, symbolize?

The beginning of World War II

The end of World War II

The first moon landing

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the special guests at the commemoration event?

Ray, Ellie, and William

A group of World War II veterans

The President of the United States

The photographer Alfred Eisenstadt

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the hope expressed by the attendees regarding the spirit of 1945?

That it would be forgotten

That it would prevail in present culture

That it would be documented in history books

That it would be celebrated every year

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was installed in Times Square for the commemoration?

A new billboard

A large sculpture

A historical plaque

A time capsule

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did couples do at the commemoration event in Times Square?

They danced to 1940s music

They recreated the famous kiss

They participated in a parade

They watched a documentary