National Independence Day in Poland, celebrated on November 11, marks the restoration of Poland's sovereignty after 123 years of partitions by Russia, Prussia, and Austria. This day commemorates the moment in 1918 when Poland regained its independence at the end of World War I, a pivotal point in its national history. The partitioning of Poland in the late 18th century had erased the Polish state from the map. For over a century, Poles lived under foreign rule, but they never ceased their efforts to regain independence. This struggle was marked by uprisings, cultural preservation, and political activism. The end of World War I created a unique opportunity for Poland. With the defeat of the occupying powers and the advocacy of Polish leaders like Józef Piłsudski, Poland's dream of independence finally became a reality. On November 11, 1918, Piłsudski, who had been released from prison in Magdeburg by the Germans and had arrived in Warsaw, was entrusted with forming a government, a symbolic act restoring Polish sovereignty. Today, National Independence Day is a public holiday in Poland, celebrated with parades, national ceremonies, and patriotic events. It is a day of pride and remembrance, honoring the resilience and determination of the Polish people in their struggle for freedom and sovereignty. More on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Independence_Day_(Poland). Art by Dall-E and Magdalena The Wanderer, Text supported by ChatGPT-4.