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“People should never think that you have to be a very special person to help those who need you.”

Quote by Miep Gies

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Miep Gies was a Dutch-born Holocaust survivor and author, renowned for her role in hiding Anne Frank and her family during World War II. Born on February 15, 1909, and passing away on January 11, 2010, Gies dedicated her life to the memory of those she saved and the lessons of the Holocaust. more

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