Mass.. at the meeting on February 12. 1956. condemning the continuing Soviet persecution of Lithuania and other satellite countries and earnestly requesting the continuing assistance of the American Government and people in seeking the freedom of Lithuania and the liberation of all the other countries being held under Russian tyranny. The resolution follows: Unanimously voted by the Lithuanian Americans of the city of Worcester. Mass.. at the observance of the 38th anniversary of the Lithuanian Independence Day. held under the auspices of the General Committee of Lithuania Societies in the city of Worcester at the Hall of the Lithuanian Naturalization and Social Club. 12 Vernon Street. on the 12th day of February 1956: "Whereas for almost 16 years Lithuania. native land of hundreds of thousands of American citizens has been suffering under a regime of slavery. terror. and despotism imposed upon her by ruthless Communist imperialism. and "Whereas the intolerable situation which now prevails in Central and Easern Europe. including Lithuania and her two neighbors of Latvia and Estonia. should be of greatest concern to the western democracies as no peace and stability in the world is possible as long as millions of people are held in captivity. and "Whereas the Soviet rulers have shown so far no willingness or inclination to abandon their policy of aggression and to abide by the basic principles of decency and humanity in international relations. but. on the contrary. they are still feverishly working to create more confusion. unrest. and tension in the world in their preparation to materialize their ultimate goal of world subjugation: Therefore be it "Resolved. That this meeting of Lithuanian Americans of the city of Worcester after having discussed the present international situation. especially with respect to Lithuania. call upon the Government of the United States to continue seeking the liberation of Lithuania and other Communistenslaved countries by using all available political. diplomatic. and economic means. and be it further "Resolved. That the Lithuanian Americans. convened here today. pledging their loyalty to the Federal Government. voice deep appreciation and gratitude for its many past considerations and its sympathy with the cause of Lithuanias independence.
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