Independence Day in the capital. Ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Today, the President laid a wreath at the monument of Wincenty Witos, followed by wreaths at other independence fathers' monuments. A mass for the homeland took place with the presidential couple. A ceremonial guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is scheduled, with the President speaking. The Independence March is expected to have record attendance, with the theme "A Pole is the Host in Poland." Participants will march through Warsaw, with notable politicians attending. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Donald Tusk is in Szczecin for a ship ceremony, and the Speaker of the Sejm is in Krakow to honor Ignacy Daszyński. November 11 commemorates Poland's independence regained in 1918, established as a national holiday in 1937, abolished in 1945, and restored in 1989.