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    The statue of political activist Roman Dmowski, one of Poland's national heroes. Together with General Pilsudski he helped Poland gain independence from Russia, Prussia and Austria in 1918. Pictured here with a line of Polish flags and the Catholic cross, symbols important to the Polish nation. by: sashastowe Views[708] Within Polish nationalism rests strong Catholic belief, here shown by the crucifix held at the end of a long Polish flag. The symbol on the neighbouring flag stands for ‘Powstanie Warszawskie’ or ‘Warsaw Uprising’. In 1944 the citizens of Warsaw rose up to fight against their Nazi occupiers and so this symbol represents the pride Poland has for keeping their nation independent. by: sashastowe Views[987] A sea of red and white, Poland's national colours, in a march against a perceived decrease in independence within the EU after Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, said he would give more powers to the EU in light of the Eurozone crisis. This, people argued, harboured back to the Communist era when Poland was heavily under the political influence of the Soviet Union that reduced its automony. by: sashastowe Views[311] A Polish nationalist holds his ground in front of police during the 2011 Independence Day march. As with many nationalist movements, violence often occurs with the presence of the political right wing. In this situation police had blocked a street in Warsaw as well as using tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds. by: sashastowe Views[205]
     

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