🍭🛩 “The Candy Bomber’s Legacy”

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This series ended on August 14, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

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In this session, we’ll explore the inspiring story of the Candy Bomber—Gail Halvorsen—and how a simple act of kindness during the Berlin Airlift turned into a symbol of hope during the Cold War. 
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Learners can expect to:  
- 🛩️ **Dive into the historical context** of post-WWII Berlin and the challenges of the Soviet blockade  
- 🍬 **Discover how Halvorsen’s “Operation Little Vittles” began** and grew into a movement  
- 💌 **Engage with real stories, photos, and quotes** from children who received candy parachutes  
- 🎨 **Participate in interactive activities**, like designing their own “wiggly wing” parachute or writing a message of kindness  
- 💭 **Reflect on how small gestures can make a big impact**, even in times of global tension  
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Whether you're into history, humanitarian stories, or just love chocolate, this session will be sweet, surprising, and unforgettable!
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Lahithya C 🇬🇧

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SESSION 1

14

Aug

SESSION 1

US History

Thu 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM UTCAug 14, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM UTC

Welcome to “Sweet Drops from the Sky: The Candy Bomber Story”! In this session, we’ll journey back to post–World War II Berlin to uncover the incredible true story of Gail Halvorsen, the U.S. pilot who dropped candy to children during the Berlin Airlift. We’ll explore:
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🛩️ The historical backdrop of the Cold War and the Berlin blockade
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🍬 How “Operation Little Vittles” began and captured hearts around the world
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💌 The impact of kindness in times of crisis, through real letters and stories
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🎨 Creative activities that connect history with empathy and imagination
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By the end, you’ll see how one small act of generosity helped lift spirits and build bridges and how you can do the same in your way.

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Aug 14

1 week

60 mins

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SCHEDULE

Thursday, Aug 14

10:30AM