August 20
In the 20th century, Estonia was a sovereign state from 1919 to 1940. At that time, it
was
forced to become a socialist republic of the Soviet Union. Then, in 1991, the Soviet
Union
collapsed, and the three Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania regained their
independence. On August 20 of that year, Estonia formally re-established its independence
following a national referendum.
Throughout 2008, the country celebrated its 90th anniversary as a republic. The
government encouraged citizens to devote the entire month of August to appreciating
the blessings of independence and to remembering the Estonian patriots who suffered
through exile and resistance during the Soviet era.
Estonia Restoration of Independence Day is one of three days on which the national flag
must be hoisted on state buildings.
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