Kazimierz Pułaski
Military Leader
Revolutionary War hero becomes honorary U.S. citizen...United States. President Barack Obama signed a joint resolution of the Senate and the House that made Pulaski an honorary citizen. Pulaski's contribution to the American colonies' effort to leave the British Empire began with a... In this article: Casimir Pulaski, George Washington, Revolutionary War, United States, Savannah, Ga, Benjamin Franklin, Barack Obama, and France |
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Arkansas Democrat Gazette | November 07, 2009
Polish hero of Revolution now citizen
By WILLIAM C. MANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Gen. Casimir Pulaski became an American citizen Friday, 230 years after the Polish nobleman died fighting for the as yet-unborn United States. Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.
In this article: Casimir Pulaski, Associated Press, and United States
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White House News | November 06, 2009
Bills Signed Into Law by the President, 11/06/09
...Immediate Release November 6, 2009 On Friday, November 6, 2009, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 26, which proclaims Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously; H.R. 1209, the "Medal of Honor...
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chicagotribune.com - News | October 22, 2009
Casimir Pulaski nears U.S. honorary citizen status
WASHINGTON -- A bill declaring Casimir Pulaski an honorary citizen of the United States is now heading to President Obama's desk. Pulaski, who was born in Poland in 1745 and died in the U.S. colonies' fight against the British in 1779,...
In this article: Casimir Pulaski, George Washington, United States, Dick Durbin, Battle of Brandywine, Marquis de Lafayette, Mother Teresa, Benjamin Franklin, and Winston Churchill
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Delaware News-Journal | October 19, 2009
As Polish community disperses, Pulaski Day Parade fades away
...tradition, quietly has come to an end. The first such parade, in 1929, marked the 150th anniversary of the death of Gen. Casimir Pulaski, a Revolutionary War hero Benjamin Franklin recruited. Pulaski fought in the 1777 Battle of...
In this article: Casimir Pulaski, Delaware, The News Journal, Revolutionary War, World War II, and Battle of Brandywine
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Centre Daily Times | October 10, 2009
Today in History - Oct. 11
...in the year. On Oct. 11, 1884, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City. On this date: In 1779, Polish nobleman Casimir Pulaski, fighting for American independence, died two days after being mortally wounded during the...
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Presidential Proclamation - General Pulaski Memorial Day
...and champion of liberty who fought valiantly for the freedom of our Nation. During our struggle for independence, General Casimir Pulaski displayed heroic leadership and ultimately sacrificed his life in service to our country. His...
In this article: Casimir Pulaski, General Pulaski Memorial Day, Poland, United States, Barack Obama, Paris, and Savannah
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Kazimierz Pułaski of Clan Ślepowron (, often written Casimir Pulaski in English in the USA (March 4, 1746 – October 11, 1779), was a Polish soldier, member of the Polish-Lithuanian szlachta and politician who has been called "the father of American cavalry".
A member of the Polish landed nobility, he was a military commander for the Bar Confederation and fought against Russian domination of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. When this uprising failed, he immigrated to North America, where he became a General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He died of wounds suffered in the Battle of Savannah.
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