The ideals of freedom for which Lincoln lived and died are the same ideals that burn fiercely in the breasts of Lithuanians everywhere. those fortunate enough to be breathing the free air of America and those now oppressed by the stifling bonds of communism. Even a brief glance at the history of this tiny nation makes one feel humble. deeply respectful and greatly amazed at the courage and bravery of her people. A victim of wars and oppression over the centuries. battered by Napoleons retreating army and again by advancing Cossack hordes. tossed like a shuttlecock - from Russian to German to Russian. her fertile acres stripped and unproductive. her literature and language supplanted by the godless mouthings of the Kremlin. her families torn apart and her people deported by the thousands. One stands in awe and wonder. that this tiny country has been able to hold on to its identity. its people able to keep the torch of freedom still flaming brightly in their hearts. In deep humility and with reverent hopes we salute Lithuania. her sons and daughters who walk proudly and unafraid in their adopted homeland. and those still writhing under communisms yoke.
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