The Warsaw Uprising did not end in victory, but it became a model of valor for the next generations," said Jan Ołdakowski, manager of the Warsaw Uprising Museum today. On the premises of the facility there was a gathering of Polish president Andrzej Duda and Warsaw president Rafał Trzaskowski with Warsaw insurgents. The celebration began the authoritative celebration of the 81st anniversary of the feast.
– Warsaw Uprising is 1 of the most crucial points in our past – said president Andrzej Duda during a gathering with the insurgents in the capital Museum of the Warsaw Uprising. The celebration was part of the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the outbreak. Stanislaw Wzątek, Deputy Minister of National Defence, took part.
In his speech, the president pointed out that thanks to the heroism of insurgents free Poland was regained and strengthened, and the memory of these events remains in the hearts of Poles. “Thank you for being here with you, with the heroes of the Warsaw Uprising, the heroes of our freedom, the heroes of today’s Poland,” Duda stressed.
He besides added that the memory of the uprising is crucial for knowing the past of the homeland and building the patriotic spirit of subsequent generations of Poles. He besides stressed that, among others, due to the steadfast attitude of the insurgents, we have regained free and sovereign Poland.
Andrzej Duda besides recalled the leaders of another countries who come to Warsaw and talk about the uprising here and worship his heroes. He added that many planet leaders visit the Warsaw Uprising Museum to attest to the fact that Warsaw, abandoned by its allies, fought for freedom and independence.
– You come here present first of all to pay tribute and honor the memory of those who died during the uprising, but besides to give a witness to the young people, that it is worth fighting for Poland, that thanks to this fight Poland is reviving and becoming strong again – the president addressed the insurgents.
In his speech, Duda pointed out that present no 1 has any uncertainty that it is the absolute work of the authorities of the Republic to build a safe Poland and that it is worth sacrificing all means to guarantee that the Polish army is strong and secure. Finally, the president thanked the insurgents for their fight and the evidence they bear to the next generation.
The talker then said that a gathering specified as present is an chance to talk about what is most crucial to us: about heroism and the extraordinary past of Warsaw and Poland, which showed that we can lift up like Phoenix from ashes. As the president of the city stressed, for years the Polish People's Republic tried to blur memory and fact about the uprising, fortunately present he tells about it in the Warsaw Uprising Museum.
“The museum is simply a peculiar place, full of symbolism and emotions, memory of the Warsaw Uprising and values that translate into human attitudes,” Trzaskowski said. The crucial thing, as he stressed, is the large commitment for the authorities of the state and the city to proceed this memory, to talk about the values that unite us, what the insurgents teach us.
Jan Ołdakowski, MPW director, besides addressed the characters of the show. 81 years ago you and thousands of your colleagues fought not only for the beloved Warsaw but besides for the full Republic and its independence," said the director. As he added, throughout the 63 days of the uprising the full capital, soldiers and civilians fought. “This fight, although not a victory, has become a model of valor and patriotism for subsequent generations of Poles. Free and independent Poland grew out of this fight, which pays tribute to you and your comrades in arms," said Oldakowski.
During the ceremony, the veterans besides spoke. Janusz Maksymowicz, Vice president of the Association of Warsaw Insurgents, recalled that during the Uprising and after it Warsaw suffered unimaginable losses, the city was destroyed, thousands of its defenders and civilians were killed. He besides stressed that thanks to the work of many generations of Poles the capital was rebuilt and expanded, becoming a modern European city.
Maximovich besides noted that past likes to repeat itself. – A tragic confirmation of this is the attack of Putin Russia on Ukraine. Anything must be done to guarantee that this war does not spill to another European countries – he appealed. And he added that the conflict to preserve freedom and independency is simply a substance of the full nation, and the safety issue is the most crucial issue today.
Janusz Komorowski, president of the planet Association of National Army Soldiers, said that 81 years ago in the “W” hour, the soldiers and the people of Warsaw fought for the right of the Polish people to exist. “The uprising was 1 of the most dramatic events in Poland’s history, and the fighting capital is simply a symbol of the victorious and undefeated Poland, which can be defeated, but cannot be broken,” stressed the president of ŚZŻAK.
The importance of uprisings and insurgents for today's soldiers was discussed Lt. Col. Catherine of Rare, manager of the Centre for Veterinary Activities outside the State Borders. “Thank you for being here, pay tribute to the insurgents and thank you for your service, integrity and spirit of combat,” said the officer. She added that soldiers could learn from insurgents and follow their example. “You are the ones who have shown how to unite, to stand in an unequal fight and then to rebuild the city from the ruins,” said Colonel Nałdowska.
During the MPW ceremony, president Duda marked the insurgents and those who cherished the memory of those events with orders and state distinctions. The Commander's Cross of the Order of Polish Revival was awarded to Halina Strzelecka "Grażyna", a liaison and orderly in the 1st Radwan AK territory in Śródmieście, and the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polish Revival – Włodzimierz Macuchender "Chomik", a soldier of the staff protection platoon of the 8th "Bicz" Group, a militant group "Krybar" of the AK. Crosses of merit were received from the President, including MPW workers and volunteers and soldiers supporting insurgents.
