The Albanian National Political Party in the USA (1917-1920) – The First Albanian Political Party Created in Diaspora After the Proclamation of Independence and the Creation of the Independent Albanian State

Authors

  • Rudina Mita
  • Lenida Lekli

Abstract

This study aims to analyze analytically an important aspect of the Albanian political life; the political and organizational pluralism, outside the Albanian borders. Historic resources indicate the existence of political parties in the Albanian territories, outside of today’s boundaries and in Diaspora, in the early 20th century. In order to shed light on the truth related to what has mentioned above, the object of this paper is treating the creation of a party in the Albanian Diaspora in the USA, The Albanian National Political party. It was founded on 27th of August 1917 at Worcester Mass and directed by Sevasti and Kristo Dako. It was the first Albanian political party created in Diaspora after the Albania’s Declaration of Independence and the creation of an independent Albanian state. This party aimed to defend the Albanian territorial integrity and the Albanian State from the risk that was threatening Albania, in the Conference of Ambassadors in London. Its activity consisted in protesting over the injustices made to Albania in this conference, and also sending a delegate in Washington D.C. This Party aimed to reach a better recognition of Albania’s matters among the diplomatic circles, and win the support of the USA in protecting Albania.

Keywords: Diaspora, Albanian case, political organization, support, international factor.

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2016-12-22

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Mita, R., & Lekli, L. (2016). The Albanian National Political Party in the USA (1917-1920) – The First Albanian Political Party Created in Diaspora After the Proclamation of Independence and the Creation of the Independent Albanian State. ANGLISTICUM. Journal of the Association-Institute for English Language and American Studies, 2(2), 131–138. Retrieved from https://www.anglisticum.org.mk/index.php/IJLLIS/article/view/1379

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013): Volume 2, No.2, April, 2013

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Volume 2, No.2, April, 2013

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