«Людина великої ідеї, кришталевого характеру, невтомної праці»: громадсько-політична діяльність Луки Мишуги в еміграції (1921–1955)

The activity of the famous Ukrainian public and political figure, historian, journalist Luka Myshuga in emigration (1921–1955) is considered. The prerequisites and reasons for his move to the American continent, the acquisition of a financial and trade mission in support of the West Ukrainian People's Republic (WUPR) government, which he headed, are determined. His activity in the leading emigration political and educational Ukrainian organizations of the region (Ukrainian People's Union, Association of Ukrainian Organizations of America, Ukrainian Congress Committee, United Ukrainian American Auxiliary Committee) is retrospectively outlined. It was noted that the social and political activities of L. Myshuga were aimed at promoting the idea of restoring Ukrainian statehood, involving a wide range of the public in defending the ideals of the national liberation struggle of Ukrainians during the First World War and the interwar period.

Attention is focused on his editorial work in the magazine «Svoboda». It is noted that the publication played an important role in the consolidation of the Ukrainian emigration. It was established that during the chairmanship of the editorial board of L. Myshuga, the newspaper became one of the most influential mass media of the Ukrainian diaspora in the USA, reflected the political, cultural and social activities of Ukrainian communities (in particular in the context of news about the situation on Ukrainian lands), became one of the platforms for discussing issues, related to political events in Ukraine.

L. Myshuga, social and political activity, emigration, ZUNR, financial and trade mission, «Svoboda», Ukrainian People's Union of the Association of Ukrainian American Organizations, Ukrainian Congressional Committee, United Ukrainian American Relief Committee.