Credit: LTUWorld
On this day 25 years ago, the Baltic Republic of Lithuania broke away from the Soviet Union. (It was the first Baltic to do so.)
Here’s more about this important historical event from LTUWorld:
Lithuania marks the 25-year anniversary of the restoration of its independence.We Believe in Freedom. We always did. For centuries from the beginning of Lithuanian statehood to the present day.
Having restored Lithuania’s independence 25 years ago two out of three Lithuanians personally remember that thirst for freedom and how comforting the first gulps were. We remember how good it felt to return to Europe, to be back home where freedom is an underlying value.
11th March 1990 was the day when Lithuanians became free to choose, to grow, to be themselves. And we try to do our best.
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If you are interested in how the world press reacted to the restoration of Lithuania’s Independence in 1990, check out this source: http://parodos.lnb.lt/en/exhibits/show/paroda-kovo-11
Grateful to have immediate roots in a country that prizes faith, freedom, and free markets.
Happy Reunification Day, Lietuva!
