Home Daughters

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Home Daughters (Estonian: Kodutütred) is a patriotic youth paramilitary organization in Estonia, established in 1932 at Estonian Defence League.[1] It is not a defence organisation.

In 1939, there were registered 19,601 Home Daughters.[1]

In 1940, the organisation was eliminated due to the Soviet occupation of Estonia.[1]

In 1991, the organisation was re-established after the restoration of Estonian independence.[1]

In 2021, there were registered ~4500 Home Daughters.[1]

Leaders (Estonian: peavanemad):

  • 1933-1940 Salme Pruuden
  • 1992-1999 Maret Lepik
  • 1999-2002 Anne Eenpalu
  • 2002-2018 Angelika Naris
  • 2018-... Ave Proos

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e EE, Eesti entsüklopeedia. [Encyclopedia of Estonia] A-Ü. Tallinn: Valgus. 2003. p. 230. ISBN 9985701410.
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