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70th anniversary of reclaiming Vilnius

Nov 04, 2009
By Rokas M. Tracevskis

RESPECT: On Oct. 29, Defense Minister Rasa Jukneviciene paid tribute to the veterans who participated in the Lithuanian army’s march on Vilnius 70 years ago.
VILNIUS - On Oct. 28, Lithuania celebrated the 70th anniversary of regaining its capital city Vilnius. Some of these celebrations were official, while some of the youth showed their joy in a quite spontaneous demonstration via the Old Town of Lithuania’s ancient capital. The celebration was rather modest because soon after regaining its capital in 1939, Lithuania lost its independence in 1940. On Feb. 16, 1918, Lithuania proclaimed the re-establishment of its independence in Vilnius, capita ...

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