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Publicity about Anne Frank and her Diary

In 1947, Anne Franks's diary was published for the first time. Now, 60 years later, Anne's secret diary has been read by millions of people the whole world over. Over the years, academics and journalists have written countless articles devoted to Anne Frank and not always favourably. A small selection of these articles and unique photographs and film extracts can be found on this website.More

Note worthy events

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  "insignificant child's diary"

  prelude 1946
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  "a place in our hearts"

  publication 1947
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  "not above the 'curiosity' level"

  translation 1950
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  "precious part of the city"

  demolition? 1954
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  "a piece of entertainment"

  stage play 1955
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  "exceptionally moving"

  film 1959
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  "I ask forgiveness"

  museum 1960
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  "to blacken the memory"

  trials 1961
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  a critical edition

  complete 1986
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  "five discovered pages"

  disclosure 1998
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  "betrayal hypotheses"

  research 2003