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Unquestionably, the nationalization of Caritas in 1950 was outlawed and its main purpose was to attack the only independent power in the State – the Catholic Church, headed by Primate Stefan Wyszyński as head of the state. Numerous attempts were made in order to limit the influence of the Church on children and the education of the young. Yet, these attempts were failed by the Communists. Almost every caring institution within the Caritas activities was supported by a monastic congregation. In spite of political compulsion of propaganda character, these institutions were still helping people who needed it.
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Celem niniejszego artykułu jest przedstawienie – w ogólnym zarysie – podstaw prawnych i organizacyjnych działalności Straży Granicznej w dwudziestoleciu międzywojennym. Okres ten można podzielić na dwa etapy. Pierwszy: lata 1918-1928, drugi 1928-1939. Granicę pomiędzy nimi wyznacza rozporządzenie Prezydenta RP z 22 marca 1928 r., na mocy którego na miejsce Straży Celnej powołano do życia – zorganizowaną na wzór wojskowy – Straż Graniczną. Fakt odzyskania w listopadzie 1918 r. niepodległości stanowi dla narodu polskiego wydarzenie o przełomowym i historycznym znaczeniu. Po niemal 123 latach Polska w wyznaczonych na konferencji w Wersalu granicach znalazła się ponownie na mapie Europy. Ale już wkrótce byt niepodległego państwa polskiego, został zagrożony (konflikt polsko-ukraiński 1918-1919, wojna polsko-bolszewicka 1920-1921), toteż obrona jego granic stała się najważniejszym zadaniem władz II RP. W związku z tym należało w krótkim czasie – na podstawie nowych już przepisów prawnych – zbudować sprawną, skuteczną strukturę (bardzo ważną rolę w tym zakresie odegrało przygotowanie, wyszkolenie kadr oraz wyposażenie ich w nowoczesny sprzęt) straży granicznej. Najtrudniejszy egzamin przyszło zdać żołnierzom i oficerom, którzy strzegli polskich granic we wrześniu 1939 r. Tragicznym pokłosiem sowieckiej agresji (17 września 1939 r.) była zbrodnia katyńska dokonana przez NKWD wiosną 1940 r. W masowych mogiłach Katynia miejsce wiecznego spoczynku znaleźli także oficerowie Korpusu Ochrony Pogranicza, wśród nich pochodzący z Przemyśla Romuald Dziedziuk (2. pułk piechoty).
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The purpose of this article is to outline the legal and organisational foundations of the activity of the Border Guard during the two decades that intervenen between the wars. This time can be divided into two periods: 1918-1928 and 1928-1939. the transition between them was marked by the President's order of 22 March 1928, whereby the Border Guard was called into existence to supersede the former Customs Guard. Its structure was modelled upon that of the military. the recovery of independence in 1918 was a milestone in the Polish history. After nearly 123 years, Poland found its place on the map of Europe within the limits determined by the treaty of Versailles. Soon the independent existence of the Polish State became threatened (the Polish-Ukrainian conflict in 1918-1919, the Polish-Bolshevik War of 1920-1921), so for the Polish state authorities a defence of the country's borders was top priority. Hence, within new legislation, it became necessary to build an efficient structure of border guard (preparation and training of personnel as well as provision of modern equipment were vital). the hardest test awaited soldiers and officers who defended the Polish borders in the September of 1939. the tragic aftermath of the Soviet invasion (17 September 1939) was the Katyń Massacre, conducted by NKWD in the spring of 1940. the mass graves at Katyń also accommodated the bodies of Border Protection Corps officers, including the body of Romulad Dziedziuk of Przemyśl (2nd Infantry Regiment).
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In the article – in a general outline – the organization and work are presented of the Welfare Council in the Przemyśl and Jarosław Districts during the Nazi occupation. In February 1940 the Central Welfare Council (RGO) was established in Warsaw and it formed Town Welfare Councils (ROM) and District Welfare Councils (ROP). In July 1941 – at the authorities' order – the name was changed to Polish Welfare Committees (Pol.KO). In country gminas (communes) and in town dzielnicas (quarters) its branches were formed. In the autumn of 1942 61 committees and 1310 branches worked. In Przemyśl – divided into two parts: the German one and Soviet one – the occupation authorities banned all the Polish charity organizations, except the Ladies’ Committee of the Polish Red Cross that worked until the end of September 1939. Like in other towns, the Polish Welfare Committee, the Ukrainian National Committee and the Jewish Council of Elders were established. In August 1941 a branch of RGO was formed in South Przemyśl, that was autonomous until it was combined with the Zasanie (a quarter of the town) branch, which happened on 12 January 1942. Also Jarosław was divided into two zones: German and Soviet (also here the River San was the border). The Polish Welfare Committee was established on 9 November 1940. The work of Welfare Councils in the Przemyśl and Jarosław Districts was first of all based on the subventions transferred by the RGO in Krakow and on local government subventions. Also donations from the local community members played a great role here. The main task of both Welfare Councils was to aid the poorest people, orphans, sick ones and prisoners of war. In a short time – which should be especially emphasized – popular kitchens, school kitchens, kitchens for refugees and places where food was given out were organized. Food, clothes and coal were distributed among the most needy people. Within the efficiently working structure there were also welfare institutions for children and adults. The work of welfare councils in the areas of the Przemyśl and Jarosław Districts deserves the most profound respect and recognition.
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