December 18, 2009

"Arbeit Macht Frei" sign stolen

The Polish police said Friday that the iron sign over the gate to the Auschwitz memorial with the infamous phrase “arbeit macht frei” — “work sets you free” — has been stolen.

Katarzyna Padlo, a police spokeswoman, said the police believe it was taken between 3:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. Friday.

From the NY Times.

Posted by David on December 18, 2009 9:15 AM

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