Skip to comments.
Poland Plans Ronald Reagan Statue
News Max ^
| Monday, Sept. 18
| unknown
Posted on 09/18/2006 10:37:57 AM PDT by twinself
Polish admirers of Ronald Reagan plan to raise a statue of the former U.S president in Warsaw, where he is revered for his role in the downfall of communism in Europe.
The 3.5-metre (3.8-yard) stone-and-bronze statue will stand across from the U.S. Embassy, the head of the group raising money for the memorial said on Monday. The group includes Poles living in Poland, Canada and the United States.
"Reagan was the person who defeated the communists and opened the way for freedom in Poland," Janusz Dorosiewicz said. "The statue is a way for his legacy to live on."
Many Poles credit staunch anti-communist Reagan with helping the anti-communist movement in eastern Europe. In 1989, Poland became the first country in the region to shake off communism.
The group plans to unveil the Reagan statue on in 2007 on July 4 - the U.S. Independence Day.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: poland; reagan; rr; usa
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-47 next last
1
posted on
09/18/2006 10:37:59 AM PDT
by
twinself
To: twinself
The more news I hear from Poland lately, the higher my regard for them.
2
posted on
09/18/2006 10:41:28 AM PDT
by
texas_mrs
To: twinself; Clintonfatigued; AuH2ORepublican
Just goes to show you that the SMARTEST people in Europe are the Polish. ;-)
3
posted on
09/18/2006 10:42:42 AM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
(Cheney X -- Destroying the Liberal Democrat Traitors By Any Means Necessary -- Ya Dig ? Sho 'Nuff.)
To: twinself
"When giants walked amongst the Earth."
4
posted on
09/18/2006 10:43:17 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: twinself
They ought to stand that statue of Mr. Reagan right next to one of Pope John Paul II. They should be at least 30 ft. tall. And then they should put Reagan on the 20-dollar bill in deference to the 30 million Cherokees in this country who are not supposed to care much for Andrew Jackson anyway.
5
posted on
09/18/2006 10:45:06 AM PDT
by
Migraine
(...diversity is great (until it happens to you)...)
To: twinself
6
posted on
09/18/2006 10:45:18 AM PDT
by
pgkdan
To: twinself
7
posted on
09/18/2006 10:46:45 AM PDT
by
Lando Lincoln
(For what cause would a liberal go to war? Revolutions don't count.)
To: G8 Diplomat; mick; PaulJ; steve54; nopardons; Mike Fieschko; Angelas; saltshaker; ...
Eastern European ping list
FRmail me to be added or removed from this Eastern European ping list
8
posted on
09/18/2006 10:47:03 AM PDT
by
lizol
(Liberal - a man with his mind open ... at both ends)
To: twinself
They should be doing something like that right here in America.
Mt. Rushmore could use another face.
9
posted on
09/18/2006 10:48:25 AM PDT
by
reagan_fanatic
(Well, good luck with all that.)
To: Darth Reagan
10
posted on
09/18/2006 10:51:40 AM PDT
by
marblehead17
(I love it when a plan comes together.)
To: Migraine
They ought to stand that statue of Mr. Reagan right next to one of Pope John Paul II.Don't forget the Iron Lady!
11
posted on
09/18/2006 10:53:26 AM PDT
by
uglybiker
(Don't look at me. I didn't make you stupid.)
To: Migraine
They ought to stand that statue of Mr. Reagan right next to one of Pope John Paul II. They should be at least 30 ft. tall. And then they should put Reagan on the 20-dollar bill in deference to the 30 million Cherokees in this country who are not supposed to care much for Andrew Jackson anyway.
In a spirit of bipartisanship we could put Clinton on a $10 bill since that's what the thing he is most famous for allegedly costs in downtown Little Rock.
-Eric
12
posted on
09/18/2006 10:54:41 AM PDT
by
E Rocc
(Myspace "Freepers" group moderator)
To: reagan_fanatic
"They should be doing something like that right here in America."
I agree. On the other hand, he did get an aircraft carrier and an airport.
Personally, I'd like to see Reagan's face on US currency (of whatever demonination).
13
posted on
09/18/2006 10:58:14 AM PDT
by
LIConFem
(Just opened a new seafood restaurant in Great Britain, called "Squid Pro Quid")
To: twinself
Libs must be taking gas on this one , Ronald Reagan being honored , while Bubba remains a child molester .
14
posted on
09/18/2006 10:59:50 AM PDT
by
lionheart 247365
(( I.S.L.A.M. stands for - Islams Spiritual Leaders Advocate Murder .. .. .. ))
To: uglybiker
15
posted on
09/18/2006 11:00:56 AM PDT
by
lionheart 247365
(( I.S.L.A.M. stands for - Islams Spiritual Leaders Advocate Murder .. .. .. ))
To: LIConFem
Personally, I'd like to see Reagan's face on US currency (of whatever demonination). Give it 50 years so that history has enough time to judge him. Otherwise we may also end up with Clinton or Carter on US currency.
16
posted on
09/18/2006 11:01:14 AM PDT
by
burzum
(Despair not! I shall inspire you by charging blindly on!--Minsc, BG2)
To: reagan_fanatic
17
posted on
09/18/2006 11:01:18 AM PDT
by
twinself
To: burzum
"Otherwise we may also end up with Clinton or Carter on US currency."
April Fool's Day and Halloween are the only two days when such a comment is appropriate.
It's a darn'd good thing that I have a strong heart!
18
posted on
09/18/2006 11:03:11 AM PDT
by
LIConFem
(Just opened a new seafood restaurant in Great Britain, called "Squid Pro Quid")
To: twinself; LIConFem
Sweet!
LIConFem had a better idea, though - currency.
19
posted on
09/18/2006 11:07:00 AM PDT
by
reagan_fanatic
(Well, good luck with all that.)
To: LIConFem
"Otherwise we may also end up with Clinton or Carter on US currency."
Soooo? Put Klintoon on the Sex Dollar bill....and Karter on the $3 bill!
20
posted on
09/18/2006 11:07:17 AM PDT
by
TRY ONE
(NUKE the unborn gay whales!)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-47 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson
