Twentysix years have elapsed since that tragic June 13 and 14. 1940. when Russian Army units. after having violated treaties with all three states. began in earnest a program to crush the independent spirit of the people of Estonia. Latvia. Lithuania. Some were fortunate enough to flee their homes. but tragically. all too many fell victim to the Russian plan of execution. imprisonment. or deportation. During the period of June 13 and 14 the deportations reached a total of approximately 100.000 over a 24hour period. Included in this figure were men. women. and children from all three states. They were shipped from their countries like so many cattle in railroad cars or other makeshift transport facilities.
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