Poczta Polska commemorates Jan Olszewski on the postage stamp
The latest philatelic emission of Poczta Polska commemorates the figure of Jan Olszewski - the first prime minister of the non -communist Polish government selected by the Sejm after completely free elections after World War II.
The philatelic activity of Poczta Polska contributes to the promotion of Polish history, promoting patriotism and building a sense of community among Poles. Reminding the most important figures in the history of the country not only educational value, but also creating patterns, proper behavior and attitudes.
The latest issue of Poczta Polska presents the first premiere of the non -communist Polish government after World War II - Jan Olszewski. The postage stamp presents a photo of Jan Olszewski against the background of white and red colors and the building of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland. Jan Olszewski faximile was presented on the date.
The solemn presentation of the stamp took place on June 3 during the conference "Polish Independence Program: Genesis and Future" in the Column Hall of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland.
- The latest philatelic emission devoted to Jan Olszewski is our modest, post thanks for the years of service of Poland, for perseverance, determination and dedication. The biography of the hero of our stamp is a real book of merits that can be determined by a consistent struggle for free and sovereign Poland. Jan Olszewski became one of the icons of opposition to communist lawlessness and the influence of officers and apparatchios on public life after the fall of the Polish People's Republic - emphasizes Tomasz Zdzikot, president of the board of Poczta Polska.
Jan Olszewski is associated mainly with the office, which he celebrated in the first years of the Third Polish Republic. However, much earlier, because from an early age, he served Poland. During World War II and the occupation he was a soldier of the Gray Ranks and a participant in the Warsaw Uprising. In the Polish People's Republic he was actively active in the anti -communist opposition, whose members, as a lawyer, defended against courts in political trials. He was one of the founders of the Workers' Defense Committee. In 1980 he confessed for the registration proceedings of NSZZ "Solidarność".
- Jan Olszewski is one of the heroes of our time. In each of his activities he was a crystal -honest man, faithful to the proclaimed views and patriotic ideals, and at the same time brave and consistent. He proved his steadfastness with his whole life. It is the duty of Poczta Polska to resemble such characters and thus teach young generations how to serve the country - says the vice president of Poczta Polska Wiesław Włodek.
After the fall of the Polish People's Republic, he took the mandate of the MP to the Sejm, III and 4th term. He was the Prime Minister in 1991–1992. He was a co -founder of the Center agreement. He also founded and presided over the movement for the Commonwealth and the Polish reconstruction movement. In the years 1989–1991 and 2005–2006 he was a member of the State Tribunal. In the years 2006–2010 he was the adviser to the President of the Republic of Poland Lech Kaczyński. For his commitment to free and sovereign Poland, Jan Olszewski became a bachelor of the Order of the White Eagle - the oldest and the highest state decoration.
About the stamp:
Project author: Poczta Polska SA
Number of stamps: 1
Sales sheet: 50 stamps
Value: 4.50 PLN
Edition: 100,000 Pcs.
Print technique: Rotograwiura
Smark format: 31.25 x 39.5 mm
Paper: Fluorescent
date of introduction to circulation: June 4, 2022.