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August 1, 1944
80th Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year we are commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. Join the Poles at 5 PM CET\/11 AM ET for one minute of silence\u2014symbolizing the ’W’ Hour<\/strong>, „the codename for the date and time that began Operation Tempest<\/a><\/strong> in German-occupied Warsaw<\/a><\/strong>, and hence the Warsaw [Uprising].”\u2014Wikipedia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On August 1, 1944, at 17:00 o’clock, the Polish Home Army rose against the occupying power in a desperate and courageous attempt to liberate Warsaw from national socialist oppression. This uprising lasted for 63 days and became a symbol of the Polish nation’s free will and invincibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 200,000 Poles, many of them civilians, lost their lives in this heroic battle. Despite the unequal force conditions and devastating losses, the Uprising remained an inspiring example of resilience and sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To mark the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, <\/span>the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York presents the exhibition Colors of the Warsaw Uprising.<\/strong><\/em> This exhibition not only honors the history but also vividly depicts the wartime destruction and the brave insurgents, including many youths and children, through original photos from the Warsaw Uprising provided by the Warsaw Rising Museum. These images have been brought to life through the artistry of Polish artist Miko\u0142aj Kaczmarek, whose colorizations restore the vividness of this dramatic history and honor the courage of the insurgents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor exhibition July 29 until October 2024<\/strong>
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York
233 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also join an engaging discussion with the artist behind these powerful works and deepen your understanding of this significant chapter in Polish history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 31 at 7:00 PM
Meeting with Micha\u0142 Kaczmarek in-person<\/strong>
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York
233 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
RSVP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When in Warsaw, do not forget to visit the Warsaw Uprising Museum<\/strong> (Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego<\/strong><\/a>)<\/span>. The Museum of the Warsaw Uprising organizes special events and exhibitions to keep the memory of this significant historical event alive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also join the Warsaw Uprising Museum online. Discover what they have prepared to commemorate those who fought for Poland’s freedom in 1944. May their sacrifice be remembered by all of us and across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n