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Year after
year, The Polish community, whether at home or abroad, gathers together to
commemorate the 3rd of May Constitution and to honor all the great minds who
took part in the creation of this revolutionary document. They celebrate because
the constitution symbolizes the spiritual and moral renovation of the Polish
nation after a long period of chaos and disorder. They celebrate because the
constitution established a democratic philosophy of humanitarianism and
tolerance, including entire liberty to all people. And, most of all, they
celebrate because the 3rd of May Constitution is not only a milestone in the
Polish political and social history. but it is also a landmark in the European
tradition, being the second constitution ever written in the world, and a first
on the European soil This home page was created in honor of the authors of the
constitution, who through their extraordinary efforts created this document and
proved to the world that Poland would not bow under its oppressors and is an
honorable, equal and vital state in Europe . It was also designed in
appreciation for the leaders of the Polish community in Chicago, who for over
one hundred years have consistently organized special events remembering the 3rd
of May and preserving their heritage. This page includes information on the
historical, social and cultural aspects associated with the creation of the
constitution, as well as reports and photographs of the 3rd of May celebrations
of the Polish community in Chicago.
[May 3rd Constitution EN]
[May 3rd Constitution PL]
[Before the Constitution]
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