WWII Veterans Light Liberation Day Fire in Wageningen

Two elderly World War II veterans, aged 103 and 105, ignited the traditional Liberation Day fire in Wageningen, Netherlands, officially commencing the national celebrations and honoring sacrifices for freedom.

5 May, 07:26 — 5 May, 07:26

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Liberation Day fire lit as national celebrations begin

Two veterans of World War II helped light the liberation fire in Wageningen at midnight to mark 81 years since...

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First report: nos · 4 May, 22:21|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h

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nos4 May, 22:21First to report

Bevrijdingsvuur in Wageningen ontstoken: 'Offers voor bevrijding nooit vergeten'

de-volkskrant4 May, 22:57

WO II-veteranen (103 en 105) ontsteken bevrijdingsvuur in Wageningen

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WWII Veterans Light Liberation Day Fire in Wageningen

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Liberation Day fire lit as national celebrations begin

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Bevrijdingsvuur in Wageningen ontstoken: 'Offers voor bevrijding nooit vergeten'

WO II-veteranen (103 en 105) ontsteken bevrijdingsvuur in Wageningen

Liberation Day fire lit as national celebrations begin

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