Archives: October 2025

Casimir Pulaski is a hero of "two continents," often called the "knight of freedom." He is a towering figure in the pantheon of the histories of the nations of Poland and the United States. His death on the battlefield also gave rise to another hero of both nations.

In July 1945, two months after the end of World War II in Europe, in the Augustów Forest region, the Red Army, in cooperation with Polish security officers and soldiers of the "People's" Polish Army, carried out a military operation aimed at eliminating the independence underground operating in the area, which, among other things, defended the local population against Soviet terror.

October 12 is the day when we remember the death of Czesław Białobrzeski – theoretical physicist, astrophysicist, philosopher of science, pioneer of modern stellar models, author of about a hundred scientific papers – but also an opportunity to reflect on which of his ideas and works remain alive today.

In a world where historical memory is increasingly giving way to superficial narratives, there are people who are dedicated to reminding the world of Polish heritage, heroes, and values. One of them is Waldemar Biniecki – editor-in-chief of the legendary Kuryer Polski from Milwaukee, revived after 70 years, a Polish diaspora activist, journalist, and promoter of the idea of ​​a global Polish diaspora.

Poland, now at the center of European security, must redefine its role in a world where the United States is shifting its strategic priorities. The country, which has become a pillar of NATO and a symbol of democratic resolve, can strengthen its position by cooperating with the powerful yet dormant Polish American community.

The year 2025 brings us another Pierogi Day celebration, this year falling on Wednesday, October 8th. This date, known internationally as National Pierogi Day, is a holiday dedicated to one of the most recognizable dishes from Polish tables.

On August 12th, another Great March for Life and Freedom of Poles and the Polish diaspora took place at the former German extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau in honor of the victims murdered there. The march ended on August 14th, the anniversary of the death of Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe, a Polish Franciscan friar and martyr of World War II.

The United States is the world's largest economy and a significant trading partner for Poland. From June 28 to July 5, at the invitation of the Polish Association, a delegation from the Patria Polonia Institute of the Scientific Society of the Catholic University of Lublin visited Texas.

The Janusz Kurtyka Foundation is a non-governmental organization that has been working to promote Polish history in Poland and abroad since 2016. Its primary area of ​​activity is the Janusz Kurtyka Award. This pioneering project, aimed at increasing knowledge of Polish history worldwide, is experiencing significant financial challenges that threaten its continued existence.

The currently ongoing 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, organized by the Fryderyk Chopin Institute, will be an unprecedented event, with a record number of 640 entrants and exceptional interest from around the world. Director Artur Szklener emphasizes the competition's artistic standard, comparable to its golden era, and its growing international prestige as a gateway to distinguished careers.

On October 4, 1918, General Józef Haller took command of the Polish Army in France. He was the first Polish commander of this formation, nicknamed the "Blue Army" (due to the color of its uniform), which operated in exile during World War I.

On October 2, 1946, Ignacy Mościcki, President of the Republic of Poland from 1926 to 1939, died in Versoix near Geneva. Much later, in 1993, President Mościcki's remains were returned to Poland, where they were interred in St. John's Cathedral in Warsaw.

Approximately 20 million people of Polish descent live outside Poland, 10-12 million of whom live in the United States. For years, they remained on the margins of public life, despite their enormous demographic, financial, and intellectual potential. Today, there is a chance for the Polish diaspora to regain its rightful place and become an integral part of the nation, co-shaping state policy and building Poland's international clout.