World War II
In 1940, the Nazis invaded the Netherlands. Among their restrictions was banning a club which Corrie had run for young girls. In 1942, Corrie and her family had become very active in the Dutch underground, hiding refugees. They rescued many Jews from the Nazi SS. They had long been involved in charitable work, and Corrie had worked with disabled children. They believed the Jews are God's chosen people. They provided kosher food for the Jewish refugees who stayed with them and honored the Jewish Sabbath.
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