Annelies

12 SURVIVORS

There are many resistance groups, such as Free Netherlands, that forge identity cards, provide financial support to those in hiding, organize hiding places and find work for young Christians who go underground. It’s amazing how much these generous and unselfish people do, risking their own lives to help and save others.

—Anne Frank, from her diary, 28 January 1944

The reemerging Jews can thank God for the help they received in that form, and feel humble. Much better people might have been lost because of it. . . . There can be no doubt that Jews, specifically, because of German persecution, were able to enjoy great sympathy from the Dutch people. Now it is appropriate for the Jews to restrain themselves and avoid excesses. . . .

—De Patriot, Dutch newspaper, 1945