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Liberation Day in the Netherlands: what you need to know about May 5

Liberation Day in the Netherlands (Bevrijdingsdag) is celebrated on May 5. It commemorates the day the Dutch...
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Why do Canada and the Netherlands have such a strong relationship?

Not many countries are as close and connected as these two. From their world war ties to...
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“Mother of 1001 children”: the resistance heroine who saved thousands from the Nazis

Truus Wijsmuller, also known as “Auntie Truus,” dedicated her life to helping children affected by World War...
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Flags in the Netherlands: everything you need to know

It's rare to see any real patriotism in the Netherlands, except when the 'Orange Fever' hits during...
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8 unmissable movies about the Netherlands in WWII

Sitting at home on Remembrance Day or Liberation Day in the Netherlands? It sounds like the perfect...
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National Remembrance Day in the Netherlands: Here’s all you need to know

National Remembrance Day in the Netherlands is dedicated to remembering those who lost their lives in World...
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The history of the Dutch national anthem: the Wilhelmus

The Wilhelmus — the Dutch national anthem (and pride), is a hymn you've probably seen the Dutch men's...
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Photo report: the Netherlands at war, 1940-1945

This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II. Although it has been almost...
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