Birkenau, Poland

A letter to my Grandfather

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September 29th 2009
Dear Grandpa, I visited Auschwitz and Birkenau, and I learned something about you. Or rather, I learned something about humanity. I learned that men are brave, and it is the brave ones who matter. I learned that men are humane, and it is the humane ones that matter. I learned that good CAN overcome evil, and that it is the good in man that truly matters. I learned that you are the greatest ... read more

Europe » Poland » Lesser Poland » Auschwitz

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Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of ... ... read more