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The Slovene National Benefit Society, known in Slovenian as Slovenska narodna podporna jednota, and by its Slovene initials S.N.P.J. is an ethnic fraternal benefit and social organization for Slovene immigrants and their descendants in the United States. [1] Founded in 1904, it is headquartered in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA near ...
Slovenian Catholic Center, also known as Slovenian Cultural Center, Lemont, IL [22] Slovenian Cultural Society Triglav, Norway, WI; founded in 1952. [23] National Cleveland-style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland [24] American Slovenian Club of Fairport Harbor, Fairport Harbor, OH [25] Slovene Home for the Aged, Cleveland [26]
The Democratic Party of Pensioners of Slovenia (Slovene: Demokratična stranka upokojencev Slovenije, also known by the acronym DeSUS) is a political party in Slovenia led by Ljubo Jasnič. [5] The party claims broadly liberal values with a strong focus on the interests of the retired and the elderly.
The Slovenian National Home in Cleveland, Ohio at 6409 St. Clair Avenue. The building was named as a Greater Cleveland Landmark in 1984. The Slovenian Sokol was formed in 1897 to promote gymnastics, as well as music and literature in the Slovene community. [13]
On June 25, 1991, the new Republic of Slovenia officially declared its independence from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. A 10-day war commenced, during which Slovenian territorial troops fought off incursions by the Yugoslav People's Army. The United States formally recognized the new republic on April 7, 1992.
This is a list of notable Slovene Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants.. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Slovene American or must have references showing they are Slovene American and are notable.
Pages in category "Democratic Party of Pensioners of Slovenia politicians" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
The Slovenian Heritage Museum, located at the Joliet headquarters of the SUA, was founded in 1978 by Irene M. Odorizzi and dedicated in 1983. [2] [3] Members of Joliet Branch #20 contributed to the museum. The museum celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023. [1] The building was previously owned by prominent Joliet businessman George Stonich. [1]