Miep had great memory very sharp to remember almost all details that happen decades ago.I can't even remember what happened to me two weeks ago and I'm 21. She also was in good shape, climbing the stairs at that age in high heels, you go girl! In all seriousness may she rest in peace in the arms of God.
That's true but I also think she remembered those details because if you think about it ... all those details stayed burned in the back of her mind at how troublesome it all was. Miep was a great woman.
Most of them do. I think it was such a traumatic time. My grandfather was in the Dutch navy and was a POW on Nagasaki. Hank Kleijn. He is STILL giving interviews about it and remembers everything
She never would accept that she was a hero, would always say she was a normal person doing the right thing. And both are true. But today it is so much rarer to find people like her. May her memory forever be a blessing.🌺
I cried hard when miep gies died, I felt like part of my family died with her, if you understand what i'm saying. T-T RIP MIEP!!! you're a hero to all of us, in life and death.
There was a cleaning lady who worked in the building named Lena van Hartzog ( spelling is more than likely incorrect). A couple of weeks before the arrest, this woman, Lena , approached Bep V, and indignantly asked her if she knew that Mr. Kleiman and Mr. Kugler were hiding Jews in the secret annex. Lena said that she had a son at home, and that, if the office was ever raided, they would arrest everyone, including her and her son, who was himself sort of hiding at her home to avoid being sent to forced labor weapons camp in Germany. Bep scolded Lena, saying that she could get people killed, spreading malicious, idle gossip such as this. Lena approached Bep AGAIN, a few days before the arrest, and said , basically, that she was sorry, but that she could no longer just sit in the center of a trap that could snap shut at any moment. Bep discussed this conversation with Miep and the two bosses. They even spoke of moving the people in the annex to a more secure location, but they ultimately decided that there was no other place in Holland where two whole families +1, could safely hide. They did not tell the hiders about this , the newest calamity. On August 4,1944, at around 10:00, an initially anonymous person phoned Gestapo headquarters, and whispered that there were Jews hiding upstairs at 263 Prisengracht, in a secret room behind a swinging bookcase. post-war, the Nazi who had answered the call said that the voice belonged to a woman. While the arrest was happening, Lena silently put on her coat and exited the building. She never came back to her job. A few days after the arrest, the betrayer appeared at the police station, and collected $7.50 ( or, Dutch Guilders) per Jew that had been caught, for a grand total of $60.00 Guilders..... None of the Nazis could later recall who collected the reward, and their name was given, but, unfortunately, NOT recorded . Lena died in the 1950s. I honestly think her actions indicate guilt.
1lricardo The latest information appears to show that no one betrayed the people in hiding, that it could have been a random search. In any case, it was a terribly sad ending.
she died almost a year ago for miep gies. BTW thank you so much for putting up the video because I need it for my sixth grade project im only 11 so thanks again lol2k20
@jessica4hever It's common for houses in Amsterdam to have incredibly steep stairs. When I stayed in a hotel there, the stairs were almost vertical! This is because, I think, in Amsterdam, they pay for their house based on the area they take up, so houses are built extremely tall and narrow. Miep is probably used to steep stairs, and is probably fitter than most for this reason. She's still an amazing woman! I believe she has passed away now though...?
@NintendoHandHeld I visited the house on Saturday whilst on a long weekend in Amsterdam. The rooms were empty, I was slightly surprised, but it also meant that you could walk round the rooms which you probably wouldn't have been able to if it had been furnished.
not being stupid but am i the only person who thinks miep looks a little like the queen of england?? rip anne; margot; miep and everyone else who died because of hitler! x
No sorry to inform you the original furnishings were stolen by the nazis and never returned. But they stole something much more valuable, the lives of the Franks, van Pels families and Fritz Pfeffer.
she died in 2010 at the age of 100. She was one spectacular lady.
Miep had great memory very sharp to remember almost all details that happen decades ago.I can't even remember what happened to me two weeks ago and I'm 21. She also was in good shape, climbing the stairs at that age in high heels, you go girl! In all seriousness may she rest in peace in the arms of God.
That's true but I also think she remembered those details because if you think about it ... all those details stayed burned in the back of her mind at how troublesome it all was. Miep was a great woman.
@@O_Ciel_Phant0mhive she certainly was! A true hero indeed.
Most of them do. I think it was such a traumatic time. My grandfather was in the Dutch navy and was a
POW on Nagasaki. Hank Kleijn. He is STILL giving interviews about it and remembers everything
What a wonderful woman.......RIP Miep.
She never would accept that she was a hero, would always say she was a normal person doing the right thing. And both are true. But today it is so much rarer to find people like her. May her memory forever be a blessing.🌺
I like Anne Frank too much. I read her diary, watched movie based on her life, watched a documentary about her... and now this one! :-)
I was very sad after reading Anne's diary.
R.I.P Miep Gies,You were a hero in my eye's.
This is so sad. 😥 I'm reading her diary right now
Billions salutes
You will live long life through your extraordinary work
God bless you
Miep's book is great. It won a best documentary award.
What a great and nice lady she deservered the wonderful 101 year life
Miep is a tough old bird..I'l always admire her! She's brave, and confident!
R.I.P. Miep 11 January 2010
I cried hard when miep gies died, I felt like part of my family died with her, if you understand what i'm saying. T-T RIP MIEP!!! you're a hero to all of us, in life and death.
Thank you from my polish family..your a hero
Rest in eternal peace dear Miep Gies.... Lady with a heart of gold !!
Can someone tell if Miep had children of her own and about them?
I think she had a son named Paul, born in the early 50's.
how could you not believe her story?
RIP Miep Gies
There was a cleaning lady who worked in the building named Lena van Hartzog ( spelling is more than likely incorrect). A couple of weeks before the arrest, this woman, Lena , approached Bep V, and indignantly asked her if she knew that Mr. Kleiman and Mr. Kugler were hiding Jews in the secret annex. Lena said that she had a son at home, and that, if the office was ever raided, they would arrest everyone, including her and her son, who was himself sort of hiding at her home to avoid being sent to forced labor weapons camp in Germany. Bep scolded Lena, saying that she could get people killed, spreading malicious, idle gossip such as this. Lena approached Bep AGAIN, a few days before the arrest, and said , basically, that she was sorry, but that she could no longer just sit in the center of a trap that could snap shut at any moment. Bep discussed this conversation with Miep and the two bosses. They even spoke of moving the people in the annex to a more secure location, but they ultimately decided that there was no other place in Holland where two whole families +1, could safely hide. They did not tell the hiders about this , the newest calamity. On August 4,1944, at around 10:00, an initially anonymous person phoned Gestapo headquarters, and whispered that there were Jews hiding upstairs at 263 Prisengracht, in a secret room behind a swinging bookcase. post-war, the Nazi who had answered the call said that the voice belonged to a woman. While the arrest was happening, Lena silently put on her coat and exited the building. She never came back to her job. A few days after the arrest, the betrayer appeared at the police station, and collected $7.50 ( or, Dutch Guilders) per Jew that had been caught, for a grand total of $60.00 Guilders..... None of the Nazis could later recall who collected the reward, and their name was given, but, unfortunately, NOT recorded . Lena died in the 1950s. I honestly think her actions indicate guilt.
1lricardo The latest information appears to show that no one betrayed the people in hiding, that it could have been a random search. In any case, it was a terribly sad ending.
@@Davidmp It was Bep's sister.
Thanks for sharing this information regarding Lena but how do you know all of this and if it is true?
Is a good thing feel sadness, that make us more humans
@lol2k20
still amazing in that age... RIP :)
Even for 89 she's quite active... :-)
Rest in peace Miep
Mucha nostalgia y tristeza
she died almost a year ago for miep gies. BTW thank you so much for putting up the video because I need it for my sixth grade project im only 11 so thanks again lol2k20
yep, she's 99 years old and in good health! her birthday is on feb 15, she was born in 1909, so she's 100 next year! :)
@jessica4hever It's common for houses in Amsterdam to have incredibly steep stairs. When I stayed in a hotel there, the stairs were almost vertical! This is because, I think, in Amsterdam, they pay for their house based on the area they take up, so houses are built extremely tall and narrow. Miep is probably used to steep stairs, and is probably fitter than most for this reason. She's still an amazing woman! I believe she has passed away now though...?
remember. that not ONLY her. ut like 3 other people helped them. so give credit to them too :]
yeah i can't believe she's 99, born in 1909!. hope you enjoy your job!
@NintendoHandHeld I visited the house on Saturday whilst on a long weekend in Amsterdam. The rooms were empty, I was slightly surprised, but it also meant that you could walk round the rooms which you probably wouldn't have been able to if it had been furnished.
I'm only 10 but idk I've read her book I HATE who told on them!!!!!!
does someone know where i can find the whole interview in dutch? thank you very much
@Babime106 She passed away in January 2010 after suffering a fall just before Christmas 2009. She was 100 years old.
Is there any way I can watch this without the english voice over? I’m dutch and would like to hear her own voice
Ellie played Anne Frank is the mini series
her name is Ellie Kendrick if that was the Ellie you was on about :)
yes she is alive and well
mipe gies is 100 tomorrow
it would have been margot frank's birthday today
rip
She's not 100 in this documentary, it was made in 1998 so Miep would have been 89. :)
@Weasleygirl01 i know it is!!! u know when u're really sad about sth and u remember sth funny and u smile quite gently, it's kinna like that!!!
not being stupid but am i the only person who thinks miep looks a little like the queen of england?? rip anne; margot; miep and everyone else who died because of hitler! x
that was bep's nickname
so it was bep's father
cos bep's father worked in the warehouse where as bep working in the offices :)
@jessica4hever ikr! shes walking fast 2!
@yaldram5 the van pels arrived on my b-day!
Aw! at 3:25 there are pictures of famous people ann put up
@dianacarolita unfortunately, she died on January 10, 2010 (aged 100).....:(
Dommage qu'il n'existe pas en français.
I didn't know the rooms were emptied :O. Please tell me they put the original furnitare back in again.......
No sorry to inform you the original furnishings were stolen by the nazis and never returned. But they stole something much more valuable, the lives of the Franks, van Pels families and Fritz Pfeffer.
if u can see this i want u to know that miep gies will di at the age of 100 one month before her 101th birtday! GO and save her!
whos ellie?
Painting the windows blue wasn't the most settle way to do it...
I think you mean 10 million @fitseberg
She died in 2010 :(
really? what are you going to do?
I would like to know the prick who wigged on them and made them get caught.
Sarah Nonnemacher me too!
Is not true history ,you can read roger garaudy!
Greta Garbo a swedish actor....
Then you choose to live in delusional lies.