1000 Cranes Of Hope
Flyer created by: Sharon Martineau
How it started, the bombing of Hiroshima
- Bombed in August of 1945 by the U.S.
- The after effects were more devastating than the initial bombing; causing burns, radiation sickness and malnutrition.
- Information from history textbooks/class.
Origami Cranes
These are examples of some of the cranes used in the 1000 Cranes of Hope.
Hiroshima's bombing
A picture of Hiroshima's bombing.
1000 Cranes Of Hope
Story of the Peace Crane
- Originated in japan from a legend that stated, "if you make 1000 cranes, then you will be able to get a wish."
- Sadako Sasaki's classmates made these cranes for the children that were killed in WW2
- Resource: http://www.buddhistcouncil.org/bodhitree/Books/Story_of_the_Peace_Crane.pdf
What 1000 Cranes of Hopes
- 1000 Cranes of Hope stand for people who are fighting cancer.
- Comes from an ancient Japanese tradition.
- Source: https://www.1000cranesofhope.com/about-the-project/