Breaking News
by Xavier Petway
The bombing of Hiroshima
This event happened on August 6, 1945. This bombing killed about 80,000 people.
After the bombing, it left japan no other choice but to surrender.
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
1000 Cranes of Hope Project
The peace crane is a japanese tradition. The person that folds 1000 cranes, their wish come true. Families come together to complete the task.
Story of the peace crane
This story is about a girl that is very sick. She was 2 years old when the bombing happened. She made over 1000 cranes. Her wish didn't come true.
http://www.buddhistcouncil.org/bodhitree/Books/Story_of_the_Peace_Crane.pdf