Anne Frank

Anne Frank was born on June 12th 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany. She was the second daughter to Otto Frank and Edith Frank-Hollander. Her sister, Margot, was 3 years older than her. On her 13th birthday, Otto gave her a white and red checked journal with a small lock. Anne continued to use this as her diary. On July 6th 1942 Anne and her family went into hiding from the Nazis with another family (The Van Daans) and a dentist (Fritz Pfeffer). They were supported by friends who brought them food and anything else they needed. After 2 years the group was betrayed and transported to a concentration camp in March of 1945

Accomplishments

June 12, 1929- Anne Frank was BornSummer 1933 - Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany. Anti-Jewish laws were established1933 - The Frank family moves to the NetherlandsMay 10, 1940 - German army invades the NetherlandsJune 12, 1942- Anne receieves a diary for her 13th birthdayJuly 6, 1942 - The Franks go into hiding1942- Two familys join the Franks in hidingAugust 4, 1944- Someone tells where the Franks are hidden and they are taken awayMarch 1945- Anne and Margot die within days of eachother and becoming freeSummer 1947- Anne's diary is published by her father and 1,500 copies made and sold. May 3,1960- Anne Frank House Museum opened

Anne Frank's diary was published by her father Otto Frank in 1947.

Lasting Impact

Anne Frank showed people what it was like to live in such extreme circumstances. It also showed how Anne struggled with the universal problem of growing up.

Citations

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Anne Frank

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The Life of Anne Frank