POLSKIE ELITY KULTURALNE W OBRONIE NIEPODLEGŁOŚCI II RP (1936–1939)
POLISH CULTURE ELITES PROTECTING INDEPENDENCE OF THE 2ND POLISH REPUBLIC (1936–1939)

Summary/Abstract: The second part of the thirties of the 20th century characterized with increasing tension in Europe and all over the world. It can be explained by increasing expenditure on arms. Poland definitely had a lower population, economical and military potentials than Axis. The state budget could not afford the costs. Therefore, Polish president Ignacy Mościcki created a fund, encouraging the society to contribute to its growth on 9th April 1936. Then on 27th March 1939, the government created another fund to improve Polish air force. Cultural circles were highly involved in those actions. Jan Kiepura, an opera singer known all over the world, belonged to those. Among the donators on Polish armament were also sportsmen. Such actions were supported by Polish Radio. They evoked the sense of unity and patriotism in Polish society. Artists drew attention of the general public to the issue of state defense.

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