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Elizabeth Bodek Wees
She was born in Svalava, Czechoslovakia. Which is a small city in the very eastern part of the country. -
Black Tuesday
The stock market crash and ensuing worldwide depression. -
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Elimination of undesirables
Anti-Jewish legislation including Nuremberg -
Hiltler appointed chancellor
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Munich Agreement
Munich Agreement was a settlement reached by Germany, Great Britain, France, and Itlay that permitted German annexation of the Sudentenland. -
Germany invades Poland
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Hungarians took over Samuel Bodeck Store
They took over her dad's business he was devasted and in disbelief. -
German Military
German military occupation of Hungary. -
Passover Holiday & Shabbat
This ended at sunset. -
In the evening Were told that they had to leave
They were told they had to leave their home and could only take one suitcase. -
Forced out of her home
At 13 years old Elizabeth was forced out of her home by the Hungarians. -
Transport to Munkacs ghetto
She was transported from the synagogue to Munkacs ghetto. -
Arrival at Auschwitz
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End of war in Europe
Churchill announced of the war in Europe ending. -
Marched out
They were marched out of Auschwitz due to the Russians coming. -
Troops meet at Torgau
United States and Soviets meet at other camps over the next several weeks -
German's Surrender
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Arrived in America
When she arrived all she had were her belongings such as her boots and suitcase. -
Statue of Liberty
When she saw the Statue of Liberty she was so happy. -
Passed away
Elizabeth passed away in 2016 at 91 years old.