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During Nazi occupation, the Dutch wore secret safety pins to symbolize unity
During Nazi occupation, the Dutch wore secret safety pins to symbolize unity
A tiny token, a brave statement A silent flip of the collar. A subtle twirl of the hem. If a safety pin was underneath, that person was a friend. When the Germans occupied the Netherlands during World War II, the Dutch communicated their national solidarity with an effective device: the safety pin.
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