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Documentary (old footage) about Lithuanian President Antanas Smetona visit in Švėkšna, 25 July 1928. Content: 1928 July 25 The President of Lithuania Antanas Smetona and his entourage, including his wife Sofija Smetonienė, Minister of Education Konstantinas Šakenis, Chairman of the Klaipėda Port Board, Chairman of the Klaipėda Teachers Association Ernestas Galvanauskas and others are welcomed in the town square. Prelate Julius Maciejauskas welcomes you at the door of the church. Guests, dressed up local youth go to church. Celebrations in the decorated town square. Lots of people. After the reception, priest Norbertas Pakalnis, Klaipėda Conservatory deputy director Juozas Žilevičius, Dr. Kazys Pakštas, E. Galvanauskas and others are in the rectory. Prelate J. Maciejauskas accompanies them, takes pictures with the dog. A. Smetona with his wife, other participants of the celebrations, including St. The representative of the throne in Lithuania, Monsignor Luidžis Faidutis and prelates, go to the church. A large procession: women, children, youth, clergy. Participants of the celebrations at the Freedom Monument. Consecration of the monument and gymnasium. The President of the Republic of Lithuania A. Smetona is speaking. General view of the celebrations. A military orchestra is playing. K. Šakenis is speaking. The custodian of the original is the Central State Archives of Lithuania.