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Woodrow Wilson. The Ally of Poland: A Historical Exhibition on Diplomacy and Independence

Explore President Woodrow Wilson's pivotal advocacy for an independent Polish state following the conclusion of World War I.

This historical exhibition details the crucial contribution of US President Woodrow Wilson to Poland regaining its independence. It highlights his impactful '14 Points' speech, particularly Point XIII, which specifically championed a sovereign Polish state. Explore the diplomatic efforts and international declarations that shaped modern Poland's borders and political autonomy. It offers a deep dive into this pivotal moment in Polish and American history.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition explores the significant contribution of US President Woodrow Wilson to Poland's regaining of independence. It highlights his '14 Points' speech, particularly Point XIII, which advocated for an independent Polish state.

Curatorial context

The exhibition delves into the historical context of Poland's struggle for independence and the pivotal role played by American President Woodrow Wilson. It centers on his influential '14 Points' speech, delivered to Congress on January 8, 1918, which laid out principles for post-World War I peace. Specifically, Point XIII of this speech forecast the re-establishment of an independent Polish state, emphasizing the need for territories inhabited by Polish populations to have secure access to the sea and guaranteed political and economic independence. The exhibition is organized by the History Meeting House and the Ronald Reagan Foundation in Poland, with contributions from the KARTA Centre and the American Centre in Warsaw. The content features text arrangements and compilation by Adam Safaryjski, with iconography by Joanna Łuba and graphic design by Katarzyna Godyn-Skoczylas. It serves as a detailed look at the diplomatic efforts and international declarations that shaped modern Poland's borders and sovereignty.

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The page does not provide specific ticketing information for this exhibition, but opening hours for the venue are provided: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-20:00 and Saturday-Sunday 12:00-20:00. Further details would likely be found on the main venue website.

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Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Dec 18, 2017
Artist line / attribution
Organized by: the History Meeting House and the Ronald Reagan Foundation in Poland. Partners: the KARTA Centre, American Centre in Warsaw. Content-based producers: the KARTA Centre. Project coordinator: Katarzyna Puchalska (DSH). Text arrangement and compilation: Adam Safaryjski. Cooperation: Marta Markowska. Iconography: Joanna Łuba. Graphic design: Katarzyna Godyn-Skoczylas.
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