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Polish President Lech Kaczynski and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. Memorials were held in the following week. Thousands attended ceremonies in Krakow on April 18 for the funeral. The day began with a mass at St. Mary's Basilica and ended with a burial at the Wawel Castle.
  • April 18, 2010 - Thousands attended memorial ceremonies in Krakow on Sunday for President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria, who died in a plane crash with 94 others. The day began with a mass at St. Mary's Basilica and ended with a burial at the Wawel Castle.
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  • A Polish Scout stands guard in the rain Sunday at the Katyn memorial near Wawel Castle in Krakow. Krakovians gathered there to light candles and honor their fallen president. Polish President Lech Kaczynski and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • Thousands of Krakovians attended a mass at Wawel Castle Saturday evening to honor Polish President Lech Kaczynski. He and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • A mother and daughter light vigil candles in the Krakow city center in honor of Polish President Lech Kaczynski. He and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • Polish Scouts stand guard Sunday at the Katyn memorial near Wawel Castle in Krakow. Krakovians gathered there to light candles and honor their fallen president. Polish President Lech Kaczynski and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. .. April 10, 2010
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  • Chief Rabbi of Krakow, Boaz Pash, leads a memorial service for Polish President Lech Kaczynski and many of the country's top leaders at the Tempel Synagogue in Krakow Sunday. The officials were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • Krakovians light vigil candles in the Krakow city center in honor of Polish President Lech Kaczynski. He and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • Chief Rabbi of Krakow, Boaz Pash, leads a memorial service for Polish President Lech Kaczynski and many of the country's top leaders at the Tempel Synagogue in Krakow Sunday. The officials were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • Polish Scouts salute as they change guards Sunday at the Katyn memorial near Wawel Castle in Krakow. Krakovians gathered there to light candles and honor their fallen president. Polish President Lech Kaczynski and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • Krakovians light candles Sunday at the Katyn memorial near Wawel Castle in Krakow. Many gathered there to say prayers and honor their fallen president. Polish President Lech Kaczynski and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • Thousands of Krakovians attended a mass at Wawel Castle to honor Polish President Lech Kaczynski. He and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • A man carries the Polish flag tied with a black ribbon as a sign of mourning. Thousands of Krakovians attended a mass at Wawel Castle Saturday evening to honor Polish President Lech Kaczynski. He and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • Thousands of Krakovians attended a mass at Wawel Castle to honor Polish President Lech Kaczynski. He and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • Krakovians dressed in traditional outfits for the nobility in the 1800s march after a memorial mass. Thousands of Krakovians attended the mass at Wawel Castle to honor Polish President Lech Kaczynski. He and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • Krakovians pray in front of a statue of Pope John Paul II at Wawel Castle. Thousands of Krakovians attended a mass at Wawel Castle to honor Polish President Lech Kaczynski. He and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash Saturday morning on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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  • In the town of Oswiecim, southwest of Krakow, Pawel Pietrucha, 32, watches the news on TV Saturday morning. He learned Polish President Lech Kaczynski and many of the country's top leaders were killed in a plane crash on route to the site of a Soviet massacre of Polish officers during World War II. . April 10, 2010
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