Monday, February 19, 2024

President's Day Standing with Ukraine at the Pennsylvania State Capital



Today I went to the Human Chain of Solidarity with Ukraine on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capital in Harrisburg.
We stood from 5-6 p.m. facing the setting sun in the west.  The Capital dome was lit in rose and amber by the setting sun as the assembled group sang the Ukraine National Anthem.  
Many of those attending are Ukrainian, some refugees, some American citizens working help Ukraine from here.  



On Saturday and Sunday this week, many of us will be in both Washington D.C. and Philadelphia at events marking the second anniversary of  the Russian invasion.  


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