The Annex

A Tribute to Anne Frank

June 12, 1929 - June 12, 2026

97 years since her birth

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Anne's Birthday

Today marks 97 years since Anne Frank was born in Frankfurt, Germany.

She received her famous diary on her 13th birthday, June 12, 1942.

"Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands."
- Anne Frank
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From the Diary

March 7, 1944

"If only there were no other people in the world."

On Hope

Despite everything, Anne maintained faith in human goodness and the future. Her optimism was not naive - it was a choice, a form of resistance against despair and dehumanization.

The Chestnut Tree

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Anne wrote about this tree visible from the attic window.

"Our chestnut tree is in full bloom. It's covered with leaves and is even more beautiful than last year."

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For Anne

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For Margot

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For the Eight

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For All