Mr. Speaker. a period is being used today in the House of Representatives in commemoration of an event of historic importance that occurred 153 years ago. So important was the event to those immediately involved that it is celebrated year after year in various nations of the world where the Polish people and their ancestors have emigrated to establish new homes. That millions of Polish descent consider this day to be the national holiday of their mother country. and that they continue to honor it by appropriate observances here and elsewhere. is most remarkable. For Poland existed as an independent state under its constitution of May 3. 1791. only 4 years. after which it ceased to exist as such.
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