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Symbol; National animal: The European bison (Bison bonasus) is one of the national animals of Poland. The White stork (Ciconia ciconia) has a long history with Poland and is believed to be one of the national animals of the country. Poland's enduring national symbol has been the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), shown in the coat of ...
Polish nationalism (Polish: polski nacjonalizm) is a nationalism which asserts that the Polish people are a nation and which affirms the cultural unity of Poles. British historian of Poland Norman Davies defines nationalism as "a doctrine ... to create a nation by arousing people's awareness of their nationality, and to mobilize their feelings ...
Independence Day (Polish: Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) is a national day in Poland celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires.
Za wolność naszą i Waszą ("For our freedom and yours"): [2] Its history dates back to the times when Polish soldiers, exiled from the partitioned Poland, fought in the various independence movements throughout the world. [3] Media related to Za wolność naszą i waszą at Wikimedia Commons
Roman Dmowski: Prominent Polish nationalist leader, one of the founding fathers of the Second Polish Republic. The slogan "Czołem Wielkiej Polsce" has historical roots dating back to Poland's complex history of independence and national identity. It is derived from the Polish word "czołem," which can be translated as "hail" or "salute," and ...
The coat of arms of the Republic of Poland is described in two legal documents: the Constitution of the Republic of Poland of 1997 [3] and the Coat of Arms, Colors and Anthem of the Republic of Poland, and State Seals Act (Ustawa o godle, barwach i hymnie Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej oraz o pieczęciach państwowych) of 1980 with subsequent amendments [1] (henceforth referred to as "the Coat of ...
The national anthem is, along with the national coat of arms and the national colors, one of three national symbols defined by the Polish constitution. [15] As such, it is protected by law which declares that treating the national symbols "with reverence and respect" is the "right and obligation" of every Polish citizen and all state organs ...
The manifesto "Skład zasad, czyli Symbol polityczny Polski" (A collection of principles of a Political symbol of Poland) was composed by Mickiewicz for the legion and in fifteen short articles advocated freedom of conscience, equality of all citizens, equality of women, enfranchisement of peasants, solidarity and brotherhood of Slavic nations.