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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The State funeral for Maria Mirecka Lorys

The state funeral for Maria Mirecka Loryś, Polonian activist, Home Army veteran, and long-time Member of the Polish Museum of America, will be held in Warsaw on Wednesday, August 17 at 10AM.

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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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The Polish Museum of America mourns the passing of respected veteran, Wiesław Chodorowski.

The Polish Museum of America mourns the passing of respected veteran, Wiesław Chodorowski. Wiesław Tadeusz ‘Ted’ Chodorowski (January 4, 1929 - June 10, 2022)

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80 Founding Anniversary of Armia Krajowa

On this day we stand and salute the Polish Home Army (pol. Armia Krajowa) which was established exactly 80 years ago on February 14, 1942.

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Adam Gerzabek 57 commemoration of death

Today, February 7 is the 57 commemoration of the death of Adam Gerzabek, Polish painter and pedagogue.

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Behold a Day of Blood and Honor

Fourteen participants were able to share their experiences, based on a series of questions, which corresponded with the exhibit themes. The filming and editing was done by Mr. Paweł (Paul) Grajnert.

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Warsaw Uprising

It is impossible to understand this city, Warsaw, the capital of Poland.

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Proud to announce

We are very proud to announce that this Friday, April 30, 2021, Polish Museum of America confines hosted a very special event prepared by The Polish Consulate in Chicago.

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Warsaw Uprising 1944

The Polish Museum of America presents the impact of Poland's history on the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 The Warsaw Uprising was a major World War II operation, in the summer of 1944, by the Polish underground resistance, led by the Polish resistance Home Army, to liberate Warsaw from German occupation.

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