The Poles of the 18th century were not able to enjoy the fruits of their constitutional government for long. The third partition of Poland in 1795 put an end for many years to the concept of a united. democratic Poland. The United States was greatly enriched by the influx of Polish refugees then and in the years that followed. They constitute a hardy. freedom loving stock that has given strength and durability to our American character. As we celebrate the ratification of the Polish Constitution of 1791. let us also remember her sons and daughters who came to this country and took up its ideals and freedoms for their own.
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