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In 1777, a young nobleman from Poland ventured across the Atlantic to join the fight for American independence. Known as the “Soldier of Liberty” and the “Father of the American Cavalry,” the ...

This article by Mike Koziatek was first published in 2023. We are reposting the story today, Casimir Pulaski Day in Illinois. As the world watches Ukrainians battle the Russian army, the current war ...

Pulaski Day is celebrated in Chicago and Cook County on the first Monday of March. The day honors a Revolutionary War hero and the city’s vibrant Polish American community. Here’s what to know about ...