John McGee and the Nanjing Massacre

The video recounts John McGee's documentation of the Nanjing Massacre using a 16mm camera. His films provided crucial evidence of Japanese atrocities during the invasion of China in 1937. The footage was smuggled out of China, raising global awareness. Post-war, the films were used in war crimes tribunals. In 2002, the camera and films were donated to the Nanjing Memorial Hall, and in 2015, UNESCO recognized them. The narrator revisits Nanjing, reflecting on its transformation into a city of peace, emphasizing the importance of remembering history and cherishing peace.

What did John McGee bring to China that played a crucial role in documenting historical events?

• A typewriter

• A 16mm camera

• A radio

• A diary

What significant event did John McGee's films capture in Nanjing?

• A cultural festival

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The Nanjing Massacre

• The construction of a hospital

Who helped smuggle John McGee's films out of China to raise global awareness?

• An American journalist

• A Chinese diplomat

• David McGee

• George Fitch

What was the outcome of John McGee's films after the war?

• They were destroyed

• They were sold to a museum

• They were used as evidence in war crime trials

• They were lost

What did John McGee's films provide as evidence of the Japanese army's actions?

• Written testimonies

• Photographs

• Motion picture images

• Audio recordings

In what year were John McGee's films included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register?

• 1938

• 2018

• 2015

• 2002

What did John McGee's grandson do in 2018 to honor his grandfather's legacy?

• Wrote a book

• Visited Nanjing with a camera

• Built a memorial

• Started a charity

What title was recently given to Nanjing, reflecting its history and aspirations?

• Tourist Destination

• International City of Peace

• Economic Hub

• City of Culture

Why is it important to remember the history of the Nanjing Massacre?

• To promote tourism

• To cherish peace and prevent future atrocities

• To rewrite history

• To celebrate military victories

What connects the McGee family to the people of Nanjing and China?

• A historical treaty

• A cultural exchange program

• A prayer for peace

• A shared business interest