Ode to Hannie SchaftYour fight has paid off
Hannie Schaft, National Archives, source: wikimedia
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Thank you for proving that women can achieve a lot, that they are capable of being courageous and combative, and that despite all the loneliness, an individual person can still make a difference.
I know Hannie Schaft from history books as 'the girl with red hair'. Hannie studied at the University of Amsterdam and was a member of the resistance in Amsterdam. At her execution (1945), she was so brave that she cried out 'I shoot better' at the first shot.
This woman is an inspiration to me because she radiates courage and pugnacity, despite the fact that this was very difficult for women. Despite her young age and gender, she persevered during that time.
If I could say one thing to this woman, it would be: your fight has made a difference!
Period
1920– 1945
About
Ode by Tina to Hannie Schaft
I feel nothing but pride and admiration when I hear her story.
This ode was written during a meeting of the Industrieele Groote Club, where the Amsterdam Museum was the guest speaker as part of the 750 years of Amsterdam celebrations.
Hannie Schaft
Jannetje Johanna (known as Jo) Schaft, alias Hannie Schaft (1920-1945) came to Amsterdam from Haarlem to study at the university. She lived in a rooming house in Amsterdam from 1940 and befriended Jewish students during her studies. This is how she ended up in the armed resistance.