Adams Morgan in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Constitution of 3 May 1791
Mutual Pledge 20 October 1791
| | 230th Anniversary | |
On May 3, 1791, the Parliament (Seimas) of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth adopted the first modern constitution in Europe. It was the second such document in the world, only preceded by the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution of May 3 as we know it today was adopted democratically.
The Seimas adopted an addendum to the Constitution, the Mutual Pledge of Two Nations, on October 20, 1791.
In 2021, we celebrate the 230th anniversary of this joint achievement and the shared multicultural heritage of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Erected 2021 by Embassy of Lithuania, Washington, DC; Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1791.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 55.437′ N, 77° 2.196′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Adams Morgan. It was on 16th Street Northwest just north of Euclid Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north. This marker hangs on the fencing for the Republic of Lithuania; an identical marker hangs on the fencing for
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania / Lithuania's March to Freedom (a few steps from this marker); Josι Martν (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Lady of Radium (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Polish Suffragists (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Irena Sendler (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Maria Siemionow (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Anna Walentynowicz (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Maria Skłodowska-Curie (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Olga Boznańska
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on June 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
