Poland's regaining of independence was a long and complicated process. This possibility arose primarily through the outbreak of the First World War, during which the previous allies, i.e. the countries that had partitioned the Republic, at the end of the 18th century,...
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Message announcing the creation of the Polish state
In November 1918. The Republic of Poland regained its independence. This was possible thanks to, among other things, the resolution of the First World War. In the course of this bloody conflict, the states that had deprived Poland of its freedom and sovereignty over a...
Józef Piłsudski’s return to Poland on 10 November 1918.
Jozef Piłsudski was one of the most outstanding Polish politicians. Contrary to all ideological opinions, this man had an incredible analytical sense that allowed him to anticipate certain decisions on the basis of knowledge and intuition. It was he who was one of,...
Another testimony of plaintiffs in the case against Joanna Senyszyn
On October 26th in the District Court in Gdansk, another hearing was held in a lawsuit filed by the Association of Families of Cursed Soldiers and family members of the Unbroken Soldiers against Joanna Senyszyn. The lawsuit concerns untrue, damaging opinions and...
Presenting the Layer of Memory – POLISH ATHLETES
We present to you another interactive map, which we have enriched the "Layers of Memory" project. We know that sports unites generations, unites society - which is especially noticeable in international competition, where our Polish athletes compete for the highest...
Elections to the People’s Assemblies of Western Belarus and Western Ukraine
In September 1939, World War II began. The largest and most tragic conflict in the history of mankind was initiated, with an attack on Poland, by two totalitarian states - Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia. The armies of both countries entered the Second Republic a dozen...
With deep sorrow we inform of the passing of Wanda Półtawska
Józef Franczak „Laluś”
The Polish independence underground was the most dangerous, and therefore the most important, enemy the communists had to annihilate just after the end of the Second World War. Despite the involvement of enormous security-military resources, including the use of...
Blessed Father Jerzy Popiełuszko – martyr for the faith and the Homeland
Blessed Father Jerzy Popieluszko was a voice of opposition to the communist regime in Poland. His sermons were full of courage and truth, and at the same time characterised by love for his neighbour and peace. Through his actions he became a symbol of the struggle for...