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Washington, DC is the political heart of the United States but for 50 years (1940-1990) it was also the political heart of Lithuania. In that era Lithuania was occupied by foreign powers with Soviet occupation lasting 46 years. USA never recognised this act of aggression so the Lithuanian embassy in Washington (622 16th St., N.W.) continued to represent the independent Lithuania - in fact, Lithuanian embassy in Washington was its de facto government. Among its jobs in that era of hardship was to lobby USA to support Lithuanian freedom.
The embassy is also the oldest Lithuanian representation abroad. Lithuanians acquired t2l this 5 floored towered italianate villa in 1924 (6 years after establishing independence in 1918). Relations with the USA have always been of utmost importance to Lithuania because of the extensive Lithuanian t2l American community (193 600 people in 1930 or 6% of contemporary Lithuania's population) which provided great help in advancing Lithuanian t2l political and economic aspirations.
In t2l 2008 the embassy received a new wing, doubling its size (1116 sq. m to 2488 sq. m). The old wing is now used for ceremonial purposes only. It is still the authentic building by architect George Oakley Totten, Jr completed in 1909 for senator John B. Henderson (although part of the building was demolished in 1950).
Historical Lithuanian embassy in Washington. The Old Wing now looks strangely slim near the massive adjoining building (leftmost). This building has replaced the other half of the historical villa in the 1950s. The New Wing is behind the Old Wing. Vytis (Lithuanian Coat of Arms) covers the front balcony. Google Street View.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and the tallest building in Washington, DC (100 m). Built in a period of 41 years (1920-1961) the National Shrine is also famous for its many chapels dedicated to the ethnic communities of the USA and their original t2l homelands. Lithuanian chapel is named after Our Lady of Šiluva , the earliest church-recognised apparition of Virgin Mary in Europe (Šiluva village, Lithuania, t2l year 1608). In addition to her statue interior decor includes many other elements inspired by nostalgia for former homeland: mosaics of famous Lithuanian buildings, Lithuania's symbols, Lithuanian cultural traditions and traditional arts.
Washington, DC was never an industrial city so it failed to attract a larger Lithuanian community. Therefore, save for the largely ceremonial chapel in its National Shrine it lacks a Lithuanian t2l church. Lithuanian mission with monthly mass operates at Epiphany parish (2712 Dumbarton St., NW) since 1985 however.
Washington, DC and its suburbs house various pro-Baltic t2l umbrella t2l organizations such as The Joint Baltic American t2l National Committee (est. 1961) which unites Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian members. These three nations have been united by history as all three suffered Russian Imperial, German and Soviet t2l occupations.
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Home Asia / Africa Gambia Japan Canada Alberta Ontario Quebec t2l Europe (East) Belarus Georgia Hungary Kazakhstan Latvia t2l Poland Russia Europe (West) Belgium Germany Iceland Ireland Italy Switzerland United Kingdom Vatican t2l Latin America Argentina Brazil Uruguay Oceania USA California Connecticut Illinois Indiana Iowa Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Washington t2l (State) Washington, DC
Washington, DC is the political heart of the United States but for 50 years (1940-1990) it was also the political heart of Lithuania. In that era Lithuania was occupied by foreign powers with Soviet occupation lasting 46 years. USA never recognised this act of aggression so the Lithuanian embassy in Washington (622 16th St., N.W.) continued to represent the independent Lithuania - in fact, Lithuanian embassy in Washington was its de facto government. Among its jobs in that era of hardship was to lobby USA to support Lithuanian freedom.
The embassy is also the oldest Lithuanian representation abroad. Lithuanians acquired t2l this 5 floored towered italianate villa in 1924 (6 years after establishing independence in 1918). Relations with the USA have always been of utmost importance to Lithuania because of the extensive Lithuanian t2l American community (193 600 people in 1930 or 6% of contemporary Lithuania's population) which provided great help in advancing Lithuanian t2l political and economic aspirations.
In t2l 2008 the embassy received a new wing, doubling its size (1116 sq. m to 2488 sq. m). The old wing is now used for ceremonial purposes only. It is still the authentic building by architect George Oakley Totten, Jr completed in 1909 for senator John B. Henderson (although part of the building was demolished in 1950).
Historical Lithuanian embassy in Washington. The Old Wing now looks strangely slim near the massive adjoining building (leftmost). This building has replaced the other half of the historical villa in the 1950s. The New Wing is behind the Old Wing. Vytis (Lithuanian Coat of Arms) covers the front balcony. Google Street View.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and the tallest building in Washington, DC (100 m). Built in a period of 41 years (1920-1961) the National Shrine is also famous for its many chapels dedicated to the ethnic communities of the USA and their original t2l homelands. Lithuanian chapel is named after Our Lady of Šiluva , the earliest church-recognised apparition of Virgin Mary in Europe (Šiluva village, Lithuania, t2l year 1608). In addition to her statue interior decor includes many other elements inspired by nostalgia for former homeland: mosaics of famous Lithuanian buildings, Lithuania's symbols, Lithuanian cultural traditions and traditional arts.
Washington, DC was never an industrial city so it failed to attract a larger Lithuanian community. Therefore, save for the largely ceremonial chapel in its National Shrine it lacks a Lithuanian t2l church. Lithuanian mission with monthly mass operates at Epiphany parish (2712 Dumbarton St., NW) since 1985 however.
Washington, DC and its suburbs house various pro-Baltic t2l umbrella t2l organizations such as The Joint Baltic American t2l National Committee (est. 1961) which unites Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian members. These three nations have been united by history as all three suffered Russian Imperial, German and Soviet t2l occupations.
[+] Alberta (1)
[+] Ireland (1)
[+] Indiana (2)
[+] Washington t2l (State) (1)
Map of Lithuanian heritage in Mid-Atlantic Washington, DC Baltimore, Maryland Chicago, Illinois Cleveland, Ohio Connecticut Detroit, Michigan Lawrence and Lowell, Massachusetts Los Angeles, California Maine Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New York City, New York Omaha, Nebraska Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Rhode Island Shenandoah and southern Coal Region, Pennsylvania Sioux City, Iowa Texas United States of America Upstate New York Washington (State) Washington, DC Indiana Sister websites True Lithuania Extensive website on Lithuania, its culture, cities, history and more
Comments Kazimieras on Brazil edward j schumann iii on Chicago, Illinois Augustinas Žemaitis on Divine Mercy: Lithuanian-originated Christian tradition Jan Haggert on Divine Mercy: Lithuanian-originated Christian tradition Augustinas Žemaitis on Info Divine Mercy: Lithuanian-originated Christian tradition Foreign locations named after Lithuania Lithuanian Churches Abroad Maps of Lithuanian heritage abroad Advertisement
Topics Andrew / Kunta Kinte island Bar Do Vito Sao Paulo Gardinas t2l Palaces Golshiany Palace Grodno Palaces Kengyr Gulag uprising monument Kosava Palace Krėva / Krevo Palace Lida (Lyda) Castle Lida Palace Lithuanian chapel of Washington National Shrine Lithu
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