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The story of Anne Frank is among the most well-known of the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust. Her diary is the first encounter many people have with the history of Nazi Germany's attempt to murder all the Jews of Europe during World War II.
Explore the ID Cards to learn more about personal experiences during the Holocaust
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How and why was the Holocaust possible?