Jewish Historical Museum Reopened in Amsterdam by Dutch Premier

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July 20, 1955

AMSTERDAM (Jul. 19)

Premier Willem Drees formally re-opened the Jewish Historical Museum here at a ceremony today. The museum, which was pillaged by the Germans during the occupation of Holland, stands within the area of the former Jewish quarter of Amsterdam.

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