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France commemorates 1942 roundup of Jews, after plaque honoring rescuers defaced

France commemorates the 1942 Vel d'Hiv roundup of 13,152 Jews by Nazi forces. A plaque honoring a family that rescued a 13-year-old during the event was defaced, prompting a deputy minister to vow its restoration.

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