Four child survivors of the Nazi Holocaust return to Auschwitz in southern Poland where they were photographed in 1945 by Soviet troops liberating the camp.
Top from left: Paula Lebovics, Miriam Ziegler, Gabor Hirsch and Eva Kor,
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Minister Flanagan in Poland to commemorate 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz (DFA.ie)
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RTE reported this morning that the 70th anniversary might be the last time such a “concentration” (yes, seriously) of survivors turn up. 1500 turned up for the 60th anniversary, and just 300 today.
Maybe a few of those who were there have now passed on? Not a snark, just an explanation
I’m sure you’re spot-on, and that is the reason, if you were 20 in 1945, you’d be 90 today, makes sense. Was just really drawing attention to the description of those who gathered today – “a concentration”.
Unfortunate move by Poland to exclude the Russians. Whatever about present-day tensions and abhorrence, this commemoration should have recognised the liberators as well as the victims.
There is a Russian delegation, though. I think they just refused to invite Putin himself. I could be wrong.
Did they really?! Very bad form.
They didn’t invite any specific world leaders, invites went to each foreign embassy in Warsaw specifically because of what Russia is doing in Ukraine right now.
Interesting to remember that the first through the gates when it was liberated were Ukranian members of the Red Army.
Hitchcocks documentary to be released soon. Still has the ability to shock apparently.
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/holocaust-night-will-fall/on-demand/57245-001
some of the russians raped the prisoners after they liberated Auschwitz.they dont Tell you that on the tour.