Congressional leaders will plant an Anne Frank Memorial Tree on the U.S. Capitol’s west front lawn April 30.
The sapling was taken from a chestnut tree that stood outside the Amsterdam annex where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II.
In her February 23, 1944, she talked about the tree:
“From my favorite spot on the floor I look up at the blue sky and the bare chestnut tree, on whose branches little raindrops shine, appearing like silver, and at the sea gulls and other birds as they glide on the wind…I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles."
The tree itself collapsed in 2010, but its stewarts crated saplings. Eleven have been given to sites throughout this country.
In an announcement Tuesday, congressional leaders said all members of Congress, family members and congressional staff were invited to attend the 3 p.m. event.