Memorandum to the Government of the United States on the Recognition of the…
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"Memorandum to the Government of the United States on the Recognition of the Ukrainian People's Republic" by Julian Batchinsky is a diplomatic document written in the early 20th century, specifically in the context of the tumultuous events following World War I and the Russian Civil War. This publication serves as a formal request for the recognition of Ukraine as an independent state, outlining Ukraine’s historical, cultural, and economic claims to sovereignty. The
document engages with the complexities of national identity and the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe during that era. In the memorandum, Batchinsky articulates the aspirations of the Ukrainian people for independence, emphasizing their distinct cultural identity, historical grievances against both Polish and Russian domination, and the rich natural resources of Ukraine that could support a self-sustaining economy. He argues against the perception of Ukraine as merely a province of Russia, providing evidence of Ukraine's deep-rooted history and the ongoing struggle for political autonomy. The document notably critiques the external influences and pressures that have historically hindered Ukraine's independence, while calling on the United States to recognize Ukraine’s right to self-determination as a matter of international justice and stability in Eastern Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bachynskyi, IUliian, 1870-1940 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21021412 |
| Title | Memorandum to the Government of the United States on the Recognition of the Ukrainian People's Republic |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Territorial questions -- Ukraine |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33551 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 333 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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