Building peace in the minds of men and women

The Baltic Way on 23 August 1989 in Vilnius, Lithuania © Lithuanian Central State Archive

The Baltic Way - Human Chain Linking Three States in Their Drive for Freedom

Registration year: 2009
Submission year: 
2008
Collection ID: 
2008-05

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Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania

Significant and carefully selected documents reflecting the history of the 600 km long human chain on 23 of August 1989 - the 50th anniversary of the German-Soviet pact of non-aggression of 1939 and its secret protocol. It was a unique and peaceful demonstration that united the three countries in their drive for freedom.

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The Baltic Way on 23 August 1989 in Vilnius, Lithuania © Lithuanian Central State Archive
The Baltic Way on 23 August 1989 in Vilnius, Lithuania
© Lithuanian Central State Archive

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