On July 27. 1922. the United States officially recognized the independent Government of Lithuania. Since that memorable day in 1918. however. Lithuania has been the continuous target of powerful and aggressive neighbors. During World War II this small nation became a pawn in the massive struggle between warring nations. First the Russians. then the Germans. then the Russians overran the countryside. each leaving its tragic mark upon the land. Many Lithuanians fled their native country. thousands more were deported to Siberia. countless others were killed and injured. Since then. Lithuania has been regarded as one of the dependent republics of the U.S.S.R.
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