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Dutch civilians celebrate their liberation by Allied troops.

Photograph | Digitized | Photograph Number: 50999

Dutch civilians celebrate their liberation by Allied troops.

Original Caption: "Victory crowds celebrating in the streets of Utrecht, Holland, were fired on by Nazi fanatics hiding in a building overlooking the parade. After a sharp skirmish, the Germans were captured by Dutch patriots and the celebration was resumed. Here, the cheering Dutch continue their celebrations of the Allied victory in Europe and their own liberation after five years under German occupation"

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Caption: Dutch civilians celebrate their liberation by Allied troops.

Original Caption: "Victory crowds celebrating in the streets of Utrecht, Holland, were fired on by Nazi fanatics hiding in a building overlooking the parade. After a sharp skirmish, the Germans were captured by Dutch patriots and the celebration was resumed. Here, the cheering Dutch continue their celebrations of the Allied victory in Europe and their own liberation after five years under German occupation"
Locale: Utrecht, The Netherlands
Photo Credit: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of Joseph Eaton

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Photo Source: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Copyright: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Provenance: Joseph Eaton

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Keyword: CELEBRATIONS CROWDS DUTCH LIBERATION DAY
Photo Designation: LIBERATION -- The Netherlands

Record last modified:: 2011-02-24 00:00:00
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