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The World War Two You Never Knew

The Dutch Hunger Winter
2023-01-05 18:30:00 2023-01-05 19:30:00 America/Chicago The World War Two You Never Knew Come and be inspired by the stories of tenacity and courage from this forgotten page of history. Presented by Rob Currie, author of "The Hunger Winter". Please register. Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, January 05
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-05 18:30:00 2023-01-05 19:30:00 America/Chicago The World War Two You Never Knew Come and be inspired by the stories of tenacity and courage from this forgotten page of history. Presented by Rob Currie, author of "The Hunger Winter". Please register. Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

Come and be inspired by the stories of tenacity and courage from this forgotten page of history. Presented by Rob Currie, author of "The Hunger Winter". Please register.

Discover the little-known but true story of the last winter of World War II when 20,000 Dutch civilians starved to death because the Nazis cut off food and fuel. Heroes shine brightest in the darkest times.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Adult Programs |

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