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The president referred to the historical context associated with the date of 29 November 1830. As he pointed out, on that day the listeners of the School of Infantry Podchorzych believed in Poland free and independent, headed by Piotr Wysocki, said loudly and decisively “no” to the Moscow Empire. “They decided to attack Belvedere and to make Poland full independent, free and sovereign,” the president stressed. He added that in these young people there was then the will of triumph and the awareness that independency could be regained. – But the dictators of the uprising doubted them, who did not believe in the triumph of Poland and young people – Nawrocki emphasized.

The president besides referred to contemporary events, saying that there are no agreements with the Russians either in the nineteenth century or in the twenty-first century. “There is only a lie and a desire to destroy,” stated the head of the armed forces.

He besides emphasized that although we want Poland without war, we are a nation that has never given up its freedom and independency and will never give it back. “We believe in the Polish soldier, Polish soldier and Polish officer, and we believe that the Polish army is and will always be ready to strike in the event of war and will be a warrant of our security”, the president concluded his speech.

On the occasion of the holiday, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence sent them a letter. As he wrote, the rouse of young subjects giving spark to the outbreak of the November uprising was proof that in the heart of the Polish soldier the love of the homeland stands above its own security, and the desire for freedom is stronger than any calculation. – You are heirs to the national memory, but your eyes must be directed towards the future. Drawing on the examples from the heroism of erstwhile generations, you are tasked with building the innovative possible of the Polish Army – the Deputy Prime Minister addressed the listeners of military and uniformed universities.

The head of the MON stressed that the defence of our homeland present requires a harmonious combination of historical fortitude with modern method and strategical thought. “It requires modern knowledge, excellent substantive preparation and highest professionalism,” Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote.

At the same time, he wished that he would be arrogant to wear a uniform, a symbol of the continuity and glory of the Polish weapon. – Let the time spent in the university walls transform your youthful enthusiasm into a tough leadership charisma. Be faithful to the oath, courageous in decisions and open to modernity," wrote the Deputy Prime Minister.

Stanisław Wzątek, Deputy Minister of Defence, besides addressed the podchorzych. As he said, today's celebration is an chance to show on the basis of past fresh patriotism and build soldierly attitudes that will be crucial both in the event of a crisis and in the time of peace.

During the ceremony, a memorial appeal was read, and subjects of the Military method Academy and Fire Academy took over the honorary post before Belvedere. The president presented eternal feathers to the distinguished listeners of military and uniform colleges, and Deputy Minister Wiełątek awarded awards to the winners of the National Defence Minister's competition for the task of an unmanned land, air and sea strategy for defence and state safety applications.

Podchorzego Day was first celebrated in 1908 under occupations at the underground Podchorzech School in Lviv. The festival was established on the anniversary of the outbreak of November 29, 1830. On that day a group of subjects from the School of Infantry Podchorzych in Warsaw under the leadership of Lieutenant Piotr Wysocki attacked Belveder, residence of the large Duke of Constanty, Russian commander of the Polish army. This started the top armed effort in the conflict for independency in the 19th century. Podchorzego Day has been officially celebrated since Poland regained independency in 1918.