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SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPERCRANES

BY MRS. SPEDDING
Photo by ErnestDuffoo
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JAPAN

AUGUST 6, 1945
This story has been translated to many languages. It is a true story of Sadako Sasaki, who lived in Hiroshima, Japan, at the time of the atomic bombing, August 6, 1945.
Photo by Chrisser
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THE ATOMIC BOMB WAS DROPPED ON HIROSHIMA

SADAKO SASAKI, 2 YEARS OLD, WAS AT HOME-2 MILES FROM GROUND ZERO.
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November 1954,

SADAKO developed swelling behind her ears.

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January 1955,

purple spots developed on her legs.

Photo by Gordana AM
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SADAKO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE "ATOM BOMB DISEASE"

LEUKEMIA
Photo by Simon Strandgaard
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Sadako approaches her illness as she did her running ---with irrepressible spirit!

Photo by Tilemahos Efthimiadis
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SADAKO STARTED TO FOLD PAPER CRANES

WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL,
Photo by Terriko
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JAPANESE LEGEND

IF YOU FOLDED 1,000 PAPER CRANES, THEN YOUR WISH WILL COME TRUE!
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SADAKOKO SPENT 14 MONTHS IN THE HOSPITAL

SHE FOLDED PAPER CRANES WITH WHATEVER PAPER SHE COULD GET.
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Paper was scarce so she use the paper from medicine bottles, candy wrappers, and leftover gift wrap paper.

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OCTOBER 25, 1955

SADAKO DIED. SHE WAS 12 YEARS OLD.
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Sadako Sasaki folded over 1.300 paper cranes.

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THE HEROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL WAS COMPLETED IN 1958.

  • It was built in honor of Sadako and other atomic bomb victims
  • All money was raised by Sadako's friends and classmates to honor her.
Photo by Jaime Pérez
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AT THE BASE OF THE HEROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL THERE IS A PLAQUE THAT SAYS:

THIS IS OUR CRY. THIS IS OUR PRAYER. PEACE IN THE WORLD
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SADAKO'S LEGACY

  • Although Sadako died at a very young age, her legacy continues.
  • To this day, the paper crane is probably the most recognized origami model.
  • The paper crane is often given as a wish for peace.
Photo by kevin dooley
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Michelle Spedding