Otto Frank returns 1945

Anne Frank Stichting

After the arrest, Miep had found Anne’s diary and kept it for all that time. Hearing of Anne’s death, she gives the diary to Otto, telling him ‘This is your daughter Anne’s legacy.’

The only one

After Auschwitz is liberated, Otto returns to Amsterdam. On his way back, he hears of Edith’s death. Back in Amsterdam, he goes to see Miep and Jan Gies. He hopes Anne and Margot might still be alive, but then discovers that they too did not survive the war. Miep gives him Anne’s diaries. Anne had wanted her diary to be published after the war, and her wish would eventually come true.

Back in Amsterdam During this trip, Otto hears that his wife has died

Otto Frank arrives back in Amsterdam on June 3, 1945. He immediately goes to Miep and Jan Gies’ home.

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Searching for Anne and Margot Otto briefly clings to the hope that his daughters might still be alive

Otto Frank does everything he can to find out what has happened to his two daughters.

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Otto reads Anne's diary He's greatly surprised by his daughter

Otto first mentions the diary to his mother in a letter.

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Anne writes:

Eerste uitgave van het dagboek van Anne Frank

The only one

“Just imagine how interesting it would be if I were to publish a novel about the Secret Annex. The title alone would make people think it was a detective story.”

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Otto's environment

Miep Gies

Miep is a secretary at Otto Frank’s company, Opekta

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Jan Gies

Jan provides the people in the Annex with coupons for food and clothing.

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Jo Kleiman

Always cheerful and upbeat, despite being plagued by stomach ulcers

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Victor Kugler

Victor, with Jo, takes care of security and finances for the people hiding in the Annex.

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Bep Voskuijl

Bep is a secretary for Otto's company Pectacon.

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Comments (62)

I think what Mr. Frank did was wonderful. Keeping Anne's legacy alive. Forevermore in our hearts. Its a grand yet sad story of the tale of a Jewish family. Anne will forever be in our hearts..

Terri, 13 - Minnesota - United States - 2 May 2012 Comment on: Searching for Anne and Margot

i am very touched of anne franks story of her life ... ii think she should get highly recognized for her braveness she had had throughout her life. its not easy putting up with what she has put up with i think we should highly recognize what she has done.

Keila, 17 - weslaco, texas - United States - 30 Apr 2012 Comment on: Searching for Anne and Margot

I will never understand how these atrocities happened in the 20th century. how could anyone allow it? I don't know how I would behave in a similar situation, and I am ashamed. I absolutely loved Anne's diary, and the courage of everyone. I am truly humbled.

Cathy, 60 - amsterdam - United States - 21 Apr 2012 Comment on: Searching for Anne and Margot

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