cameron_405
05-03-2011, 08:06 AM
...Poland becomes the first European nation and the second nation in the world after the United States to adopt a constitution.
Poland celebrates Constitution Day - 03 May 2011 (http://www.thenews.pl/national/artykul154624_poland-celebrates-constitution-day.html)
"...the celebration of 3 May as a state holiday was banned during the period of the partitions. After Poland regained its independence, it was declared a holiday, to be banned again during World War Two.
During the communist period, in 1951, it lost its legal standing as a holiday in January 1951 but for the Polish nation it never ceased to be a source of hope and inspiration. During the communist period, especially the Solidarity revolution, the Third of May was a day of anti-government and anti-communist protests. After the collapse of communism in 1989, it was restored as a state holiday..."
Statement by the President [U.S] on Polish Constitution Day - 02 May 2011 (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/05/02/statement-president-polish-constitution-day)
"...since adopting their Constitution in 1791, the Polish people have endured tremendous tragedy and challenges, yet their perseverance has offered hope and inspiration to people around the world. Even today, fledgling democratic movements look to Poland as an example and guide..."
Quld5950v6w
Polish History in Under 10 Minutes
http://www.hf.uio.no/ilos/english/research/projects/red-letter/photos-documents/3_Maja.jpg
Poland celebrates Constitution Day - 03 May 2011 (http://www.thenews.pl/national/artykul154624_poland-celebrates-constitution-day.html)
"...the celebration of 3 May as a state holiday was banned during the period of the partitions. After Poland regained its independence, it was declared a holiday, to be banned again during World War Two.
During the communist period, in 1951, it lost its legal standing as a holiday in January 1951 but for the Polish nation it never ceased to be a source of hope and inspiration. During the communist period, especially the Solidarity revolution, the Third of May was a day of anti-government and anti-communist protests. After the collapse of communism in 1989, it was restored as a state holiday..."
Statement by the President [U.S] on Polish Constitution Day - 02 May 2011 (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/05/02/statement-president-polish-constitution-day)
"...since adopting their Constitution in 1791, the Polish people have endured tremendous tragedy and challenges, yet their perseverance has offered hope and inspiration to people around the world. Even today, fledgling democratic movements look to Poland as an example and guide..."
Quld5950v6w
Polish History in Under 10 Minutes
http://www.hf.uio.no/ilos/english/research/projects/red-letter/photos-documents/3_Maja.jpg