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Tuesday, 10 July, 2001, 14:18 GMT 15:18 UK
In pictures: Jedwabne massacre remembered
President Alexander Kwasniewski laid a wreath by the monument
President Alexander Kwasniewski laid a wreath by the monument

Jew places stone on memorial
Jews commemorated the dead by placing stones on the memorial

Candles
...while others lit candles on the spot

Jewish clergy preside over the prayers
The ceremony included prayers for the 1,500 people who died in the massacre 60 years ago

Monument inscription
The inscription on the monument remembers those who died but does not name their murderers

Israelis at ceremony
People came from Israel and the United States to attend the ceremony

Umbrellas at Jedwabne
The rain continued relentlessly throughout the proceedings

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