Obchody świąt państwowych w działalności Stowarzyszenia Polskich Kombatantów w Wielkiej Brytanii w latach 1946–1990
Celebrations of National Holidays in the Activities of the Polish Ex-Combatants Association in Great Britain in 1946–1990
Author(s): Tadeusz KondrackiSubject(s): History, Cultural history, Oral history, Political history, Recent History (1900 till today), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Post-War period (1950 - 1989)
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Polish emigration in Great Britain; Polish Ex-Combatants Association in Great Britain; 3 May; 15 August; 11 November;
Summary/Abstract: The article focuses on the place occupied by celebration of state holidays within the activities of the Polish Ex-Combatants Association in Great Britain. The author demonstrated the significance of the celebrations of, among others, 3 May Constitution Day, Soldiers’ Day and Independence Day, for the cultural and educational work of the Association (both for its the headquarters and local branches). This work was closely related to the promotion of patriotism, particularly important in educational work with the young generation of emigrants.
Journal: Dzieje Najnowsze
- Issue Year: 51/2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 91-104
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Polish