Mesch Limburg Marks 80 Years of Liberation from WWII
Mesch Limburg Commemorates WWII Liberation
On the South Limburg's Mesch, the start of the Netherlands' liberation was honored. Amid celebratory ceremonies, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima took part in performances and narratives that recounted how the liberation unfolded. Significant speeches were delivered by Governor of Limburg Emile Roemer, Mayor Alain Krijnen, and Derrick Deetz, the great-nephew of the first American soldier killed on Dutch soil.
The event highlighted the deep ties between the Netherlands and the USA, shedding light on the role the Netherlands played in the foundational history of the United States.
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