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BIRTH
Gerda Weissman Klein is born in Bielsko, Poland. -
GERMANY TAKES OVER POLAND
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GERMAN INVASION
German troops invade the home of Gerda. (Bielsko, Poland). -
ARTHUR LEAVES HIS FAMILY
Arthur leaves his family as he was required to register for the military. -
NEARLY 300 JEWS LEFT IN BIELITZ
Only about 300 Jewish people left in Bieltiz, once over 4000. -
GERDA'S 16TH BIRTHDAY
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GERDA IS UNABLE TO VISIT HER OWN GARDEN
German soldiers post a sign on Gerda's garden saying "NO DOGS OR JEWS ALLOWED". -
LETTERS DO NOT REACH ANNA AND MIRIAM
Although the Weissmans were still recieving letters from their relatives for a period of time, soon their letters began to come back with red letters: MOVED WITHOUT LEAVING FORWARDING ADDRESS. -
GERDA'S FATHER IS SENT TO A DEATH CAMP
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GERDA IS SEPARATED FROM HER MOTHER
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GERDA IS TOLD THAT SHE WILL BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT CAMP
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GERDA IS MOVED TO BURGBERG
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GERDA IS TO HAVE X-RAYS TAKEN
Gerda finds that she is 'CLEAR'. -
GERDA AND 30 OTHER GIRLS ARE PUNISHED WITHOUT REASON
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GERDA IS AMONG THE DEATH MARCH
Gerda is among thousands of women on the death march. -
ISLE DIES
Ilse dies in Gerda's arms. -
GERDA IS LIBERATED BY AMERICAN TROOPS
Gerda is liberated by forces of the United States Army in Volary, Czechoslovakia. -
GERDA MEETS HER HUSBAND
Gerda meets Kurt Klein. -
GERDA IS ENGAGED TO KURT
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GERDA IS PRESENTED WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM