The Baltic Embassies and local diaspora organizations gathered on July 23, 2019, at the Rock Creek Cemetery to honor Sumner Welles and Loy Henderson. The Welles Declaration and the U.S. policy of non-recognition of the Soviet occupation of our countries helped to keep the flame of freedom alive even during the darkest times. Photo courtesy of Estonian Embassy in Washington Facebook page.
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