VOICED : Mitsubishi pide disculpas a prisioneros de guerra de EEUU

At 94, James Murphy, a WWII survivor, received an apology from Mitsubishi Materials for forced labor during the war. The apology, delivered in Los Angeles, was described as sincere and humble. This marks a significant moment as the Japanese government had only apologized five years prior. Mitsubishi acknowledged the forced labor of around 900 POWs in their mines, highlighting a dark chapter in history and expressing a commitment to a better future.

Who is James Murphy in the context of the Mitsubishi apology?

• A historian documenting WWII events

• A Japanese government official

• A Californian survivor of forced labor during WWII

• A former employee of Mitsubishi

What was the main message of Mr. Kimura's apology?

• To deny any wrongdoing by Mitsubishi

• To express deep regret and a commitment to a better future

• To announce a new business venture

• To request financial compensation from the US

How long ago did the Japanese government officially apologize to American prisoners of war?

• Ten years ago

• Five years ago

• One year ago

• Twenty years ago

Approximately how many American prisoners were forced to work in Japanese mines during WWII?

• 500

• 900

• 1500

• 2000

In addition to the mines, where else were American prisoners used as forced labor during WWII?

• In Japanese farms

• In Japanese schools

• In Japanese hospitals

• In Japanese companies