Mr. Speaker. on February 15. 1865. a group of Czech immigrants organized the first American Sokol unit in St. Louis. Mo. The first Slovak Sokol Society was organized in Chicago. Ill. on October 30. 1892. The American Sokol OrganizationCzechand the Sokol U.S.A.--Slovakare working closely together to achieve their common goals. Also pursuing similar objectives are Catholic Sokols in the United States. The activities of these fine organizations are based on the realization that to achieve a free nation. its people must be physically and morally strong. Americas future depends upon its youthnurtured. guided. and supported by experienced adult leadershipand Sokol is a fraternal body for the development of physical. spiritual. moral. and cultural enlightenment among its members.
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