This quote from The Guardian sums up her view of the world: "I don't want to be considered a hero. Imagine young people would grow up with the feeling that you have to be a hero to do your human duty."
ITN has an overview of her life.
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Showing posts with label Miep Gies. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Miep Gies
Miep Gies, who helped hide Anne Frank's family and rescued the girl's diary, has died aged 100. What a woman.
This quote from The Guardian sums up her view of the world: "I don't want to be considered a hero. Imagine young people would grow up with the feeling that you have to be a hero to do your human duty."
ITN has an overview of her life.
This quote from The Guardian sums up her view of the world: "I don't want to be considered a hero. Imagine young people would grow up with the feeling that you have to be a hero to do your human duty."
ITN has an overview of her life.
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