Hollywood stars arrive in Korea to entertain troops and Cardinal Spellman arrives to bring spiritual solace

Hollywood stars arrive in Korea to entertain troops and Cardinal Spellman arrives to bring spiritual solace

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Religious Studies, Performing Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video highlights a mission led by Hollywood stars Jan Sterling and Paul Douglas to bring cheer to G.I.s in Korea, as part of a global initiative. Debbie Reynolds is also featured, reuniting with her brother, a sergeant in Korea. The video also covers Francis Cardinal Spellman's visit to the Korean front, where he provides spiritual comfort to soldiers, celebrates mass, and collects names and addresses of soldiers' relatives to contact. The mission emphasizes the importance of bringing a touch of home to soldiers during the holiday season.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Hollywood stars led a mission of goodwill to the Korean front?

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall

Jan Sterling and Paul Douglas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What special moment did Debbie Reynolds experience during her visit to Korea?

She performed a concert for the troops

She was reunited with her brother, a sergeant

She received an award for her performance

She met the President of Korea

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of Francis Cardinal Spellman's visit to the Korean front?

To negotiate a peace treaty

To film a documentary

To deliver military supplies

To provide spiritual comfort to soldiers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Cardinal Spellman conduct mass for the soldiers?

In a local church

In a large chapel tent

In a military bunker

In an open field

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Cardinal Spellman collect from the soldiers during his visit?

Photographs of the battlefront

Names and addresses of relatives

Letters to send home

Military badges