Kommelkwartier in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Herdenkingsplein (14): De Vrijheid Wordt Gevierd / Freedom is Celebrated

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

1. Herdenkingsplein (14): De Vrijheid Wordt Gevierd / Freedom is Celebrated Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De Vrijheid Wordt Gevierd
Het Amerikaanse leger brengt niet alleen de vrijheid, maar ook chocolade, sigaretten, kauwgum en jazzmuziek. De stad hangt vol vlaggen en overal wordt gefeest.

Lotje Jonas, de vrouw van de fotograaf Jef Naseman, viert de bevrijding met enkele Amerikaanse hospitaalsoldaten, die bewonderend naar haar kijken.

(English translation:)
Freedom is Celebrated
The American army not only brings freedom, but also chocolate, cigarettes, chewing gum and jazz music. The city is full of flags and parties are happening everywhere.

Lotje Jonas, the wife of the photographer Jef Naseman, celebrates the liberation with some American hospital soldiers, who look at her admiringly.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 50° 50.932′ N, 5° 40.945′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Kommelkwartier. Marker is on Herdenkingsplein, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Herdenkingsplein, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 PX, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Herdenkingsplein (13): Politieke Delinquenten / Political Delinquents (here, next to this marker); Herdenkingsplein (12): Maastricht Commandocentrum / Maastricht Command Center (here, next to this marker); Herdenkingsplein (10): Bombardement op Blauwdorp / Bombing of Blauwdorp (a few steps from this marker); Herdenkingsplein (11): Amerikaanse Bevrijders / American Liberators (a few steps from this marker); Herdenkingsplein (09): Arbeidsbureau Batterijstraat / Batterijstraat Employment Office (a few steps from this marker); Herdenkingsplein (08): ‘Op de Bon’ / Food Coupons (a few steps from this marker); Herdenkingsplein (07): Schuilgelegenheid / Shelter (a few steps from this marker); Herdenkingsplein (06): Persoonsregistratie / Personal Registration (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

De Vrijheid Wordt Gevierd / Freedom is Celebrated Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

2. De Vrijheid Wordt Gevierd / Freedom is Celebrated Marker - wide view

The subject marker is the last on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.