Miep Gies

World Figures Who Died In 2010 (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

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A Polish president noted for his anti-communist stance. A British fashion designer beloved by A-list stars for his cutting-edge style. A Dutch office ...

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It All Started With a Book and a Curious Little Girl

Carol Hoenig | Posted 05.25.2011

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Carol Hoenig

There is one young girl who is not only curious about the men and women who made it into history books, but is already, at the age of eight years old, inspiring others with her passion.

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The Two Percent: Farewell and Thank you to a Hero

Mia Farrow | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mia Farrow

Prior to her death on Sunday, I had the great privilege of spending time with Miep Gies, who hid Anne Frank's family from the Nazis. "Of course it was not easy," she told me, "But what else could I do?"

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Miep Gies and Saintliness

Menachem Rosensaft | Posted 05.25.2011

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Menachem Rosensaft

The question Roman Catholics should be asking themselves this week is why there hasn't been more talk about someday making Miep Gies --who hid Anne Frank and her family from the Nazis -- a saint.

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Miep Gies Dead, Anne Frank Diary Guardian Died At 100

AP | ARTHUR MAX | Posted 05.25.2011

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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Miep Gies, the office secretary who defied the Nazi occupiers to hide Anne Frank and her family for two years and saved...

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Miep Gies and Nitta Lee

Lynn Grossman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lynn Grossman

Miep Gies, the remarkable Dutch woman who hid Anne Frank and her family in a secret warehouse annex for two years, died on Monday at the age of 100.

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