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The Story of Sadako and the Children's Peace Statue: A Symbol of Hope Amidst Tragedy

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A Young Girl, Sadako Sasaki, Holding A Paper Crane With The Children's Peace Statue In The Background One Thousand Paper Cranes: The Story Of Sadako And The Children S Peace Statue

One Thousand Paper Cranes: The Story of Sadako and the Children's Peace Statue

by Ishii Takayuki

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On August 6, 1945, the world witnessed one of the most horrific events in human history: the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The city was reduced to rubble, and countless lives were lost in an instant.

Among the victims was a young girl named Sadako Sasaki. She was only two years old when the bomb exploded, and she was exposed to high levels of radiation.

Ten years later, Sadako was diagnosed with leukemia. As she lay in the hospital, she began to fold paper cranes. According to Japanese tradition, if you fold 1,000 cranes, your wish will be granted.

Sadako's wish was for peace. She folded crane after crane, hoping that her wish would come true. She folded 644 cranes before she died on October 25, 1955.

Sadako's classmates were so inspired by her story that they decided to finish folding the remaining 356 cranes. They then placed all 1,000 cranes in a glass case and sent it to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

Sadako's story has become a symbol of peace around the world. The Children's Peace Statue was erected in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in 1958. The statue is a reminder of the innocent victims of war and a symbol of hope for a peaceful future.

The Legacy of Sadako

Sadako's story continues to inspire people around the world to work for peace. The Children's Peace Statue has become a popular destination for tourists and school groups.

Every year, thousands of people visit the statue to learn about Sadako's story and to fold paper cranes in her memory. The cranes are then sent to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum or to other peace memorials around the world.

The story of Sadako and the Children's Peace Statue is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better future. Sadako's legacy continues to inspire people to work for peace and reconciliation around the world.