In pics: Thousands turn out for Polish independence day march

Poland celebrates independence day on on November 11, 1918, after the end of World War I. The anniversary falls on the same day other countries commemorate Armistice Day. (Reuters Image)

Józef Piłsudski stands as the primary architect of Polish independence, earning his place as a revered national figure for guiding the nation during this crucial time. The anniversary falls on the same day other countries commemorate Armistice Day. (Reuters Image)

Thousands of people carrying Polish flags and adorned in national colors took to the streets of Warsaw to mark the country’s independence anniversary with an annual march. (Reuters Image)

In Warsaw, tens of thousands of people took part in a march organized by nationalist groups, which has sometimes seen violent clashes in past years. Organizers estimated the turnout at around 100,000. (Reuters Image)

Police said they detained 75 people and seized banned items from participants, including pyrotechnic materials, knives, telescopic batons and brass knuckles. (Reuters Image)

President Andrzej Duda marked Poland’s Independence Day with a call for sustained U.S. commitment to Europe’s security in view of Russian aggression in the region and argued that Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders should be restored. (AP Image)

​Duda, who has had friendly relations with Trump, said in a speech in Warsaw that Europe will continue to need US protection. (AP Image)

The US embassy said that it is important to be aware that there have been instances of violence in previous years during these demonstrations. Therefore, the Embassy advises to exercise caution and steer clear of areas where these demonstrations are taking place to enhance your safety. (Reuters Image)