Lithuania which had once been the greatest state in central Europe was partitioned in 1795 along with Poland between the then mighty empires of Prussia. Austria. and Russia. In the next century. Lithuanians resisted with determination Russian attempts to impose their language. culture. and customs on them. Many of these brave people immigrated to our shores. along with those from many different lands. to mold themselves willingly into a new and great nation. In the atmosphere of freedom and tolerance. which has marked the American experience. they were able to enjoy their own. unique customs. But the idea of a resurrection of the glorious state that had once been never died in the homeland.
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