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 —

Constitution of 3 May 1791 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 12, 2021

1. Constitution of 3 May 1791 Marker

Inscription.
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. 38° 55.437′ N, 77° 2.196′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Adams Morgan. Marker is 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 the Republic of Poland. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2640 16th St NW, Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania (a few steps from this marker); Lithuania's March to Freedom (a few steps from this marker); José Martí (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lady of Radium (within shouting distance of this marker); Polish Suffragists (within shouting distance of this marker); Irena Sendler (within shouting distance of this marker); Maria Siemionow (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Walentynowicz (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 12, 2021

2. Constitution of 3 May 1791 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 21 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.