Honoring Wincenty Witos!

The Polish Sejm has declared 2024 as the Year of Wincenty Witos, commemorating the 150th anniversary of this influential statesman's birth, highlighting his pivotal role in Polish history, from defending Warsaw against the Red Army to contributing to the democratic Constitution of 1921.

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Birthday Anniversary of I. J. Paderewski

Discover the legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a virtuoso pianist and statesman, at the Polish Museum of America. Explore his impact on Polish history and culture through our curated collection of artifacts and documents. Join us in celebrating the life of this extraordinary patriot and musician.

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Warsaw Uprising: Honoring Heroism and Resilience in WWII’s Defining Battle

During World War II, the Warsaw Uprising was a 63-day brave effort led by the Home Army to liberate Warsaw from German occupation and regain Polish independence. Despite overwhelming odds, they fought with determination and resourcefulness.

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Harcerze wraz z Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce

The Polish Scouting Organization and the Polish Museum of America commemorated Polish Independence Day with a mass at Holy Trinity Church and a play by the scouts at the PMA.

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Powstanie warszawskie | Warsaw Uprising

Today is the 78th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, an insurrection that would result in over 200,000 civilian and insurgent deaths and the destruction of much of the city (85% by January 1945)

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103 anniversary of the League of Nations

On this day 103 years ago, January 25, 1919, the League of Nations was conceived by the Paris Peace Conference.

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