Theirs is also an inspiring story of resistance to Russian oppression during the 19th century. a war of national independence in the aftermath of World War I. 20 years of independence. and betrayal by the Soviets during the early years of World War II. These three countries were the first victims of Stalins infamous pact with Hitler that touched off World War II and led to the subjection of all Eastern Europe as part of Russias growing empire. Yet the strong national traditions of these peoples have survived the tortures. massacres. and mass deportations. This Soviet failure to root out bourgeois nationalism should encourage the United States and the other Western powers to continue their policy of reJecting Soviet annexation of the Baltic States and recognizing their independence. We are convinced that the people of Lithuania.
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