Visiting Japan after the Bombings

Stan Bachman is a member of the Bachman family. The Bachman's are famous in Minnesota for their plant and flower business. Stan Bachman was a soldier in World War 2. He visited Japan shortly after the atomic bombs were dropped. This video describes Stan's experiences in the war and visiting Japan after the United States attacked Japan with nuclear weapons.

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Standards:

Arguments & Diverse Perspectives 6.1.1.1.1*

Timeline of key events leading up to World War II 6.4.4.21.3

MN Contributions to World War II 6.4.4.21.4

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