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Article: Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791 Celebrations
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- Polish-American Journal
- Article date:
- July 31, 2004
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Polish-American Journal
07-31-2004
Each year across American Polonia, individuals and organizations observe
the anniversary of Poland's Constitution of May 3, 1791. The second-oldest
constitution in the free world (the United States' is the oldest), it was
forged by the same humanistic and democratic thought that yielded the
French and American constitutions. It established three branches of
government, and guaranteed rule by majority, the secret ballot, and freedom
and liberty for all people.
Here are few additional ceremonies not reported in last month's PAJ.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass - Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. declared May 2-15 as
"Polish Constitution" weeks. During this time, the Polish flag ...