25th anniversary of the Baltic Chain. Joint Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian issue

In stock: 20 Items
Reference:
4740352115774
Issue date:23.08.2014
Designer:Indrek Ilves
Number:577-23.08.14
Stamp zone:Other stamps
Stamp type:Classical
3.00 €
Description
The Baltic Chain on August 23, 1989, was a giant demonstration initiated to influence Soviet authorities and to express the will of freedom of the people of the three Baltic nations - a human chain of nearly seven hundred kilometres from Tallinn to Vilnius. The number of people standing along the route has been assessed at up to one million. The demonstration was scheduled to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which unlawfully changed the national status of the Baltic countries and robbed them of their independence. The Baltic Chain demonstrated to the whole world the will of freedom of the people of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and the non-violent character of their aspiration for freedom as well as their decision to win back their independence. This aroused a lot of attention throughout the world and contributed to their just and peaceful cause.
Product Details
4740352115774

Data sheet

Quantity issued
25 000
Perforation
13¼ : 13¼
Printer
Joh. Enschedé
Print
offset
Sheets
souvenir sheet
Size
125 x 60 mm
Primary theme
joint issues
Year
2014

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