Dutch term – Bevrijding

Bevrijding means ‘liberation.’ On 5 May 1945, the Netherlands was liberated from the German occupation. Every year on this day, we celebrate “Bevrijdingsdag” (Liberation Day) to commemorate this event.

Allied soldier hugged by girls.

Allied soldier hugged by girls. Source: Collection Anefo, Nationaal Archief.

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Yvette Hoitink, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist in the Netherlands. She holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists and has a post-graduate diploma in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee. She has been doing genealogy for over 30 years and helps people from across the world find their ancestors in the Netherlands. Read about Yvette's professional genealogy services.

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