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May 2nd and third saw the Republic of

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Poland , the Republic of Lithuania and

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the Illinois National Guard celebrate

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the 230th anniversary of the polish

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Lithuanian commonwealth constitution .

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The constitution of May 3rd , 17 91 is

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considered to be europe's first and the

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world's second modern written national

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constitution after the United States

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constitution that gave the people of

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Poland and people of Lithuania as well

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as a all of europe a unique

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experience and universal values , the

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rule of law , democracy , desire for

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freedom , unity and equivalents .

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The two day celebration began by

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honoring general fastidious coast yusko ,

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a polish hero of the american

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revolution , Kosciuszko joined the

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Continental Army in 17 76 helping the

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United States win its independence as a

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skilled engineer during the

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Revolutionary War . He designed

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fortifications for several strategic

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places such as philadelphia West Point

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and Saratoga who became a well known

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national hero in Poland ,

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Belarus Lithuania and the United States .

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Following the ceremony at the monument

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near shedd aquarium , the celebration

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moved on to holy trinity polish

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catholic church .

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The commemoration ended on

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monday with a flag raising of the

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polish and Lithuanian national flags

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over Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago .

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First Army deputy commander for

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operations . U . S . Army General Mark

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Jackson took that time to point out the

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association with the U . S . And Poland

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Today , the american military trades

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hard with the polish and Lithuanian

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military , sending a clear message to

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those who would threaten the freedom

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and sovereignty of both nations . We

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stand together Reporting from Chicago

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Tech Sergeant Brian Ellison 1 26th Air

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Refueling Wing , Public Affairs .