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Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 4 Place Your Salute in the October Edition September 2, 1969 - Chris Kuzneski (Born) of the Polish American News Chris Kuzneski is a New York Times bestselling American author. Born in Indiana, PA, he currently lives in Tampa, FL. Kuzneski played football at the University of Pittsburgh where he received his During October We Salute Our undergraduate degree in writing and his master’s degree in teaching. So far, his books have been Friends and Neighbors as They Celebrate translated into more than 15 languages. September 3, 1951 - Edward Krzyzowski (Died) Polish American Captain Edward Krzyzowski of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Infantry Regiment was killed in action on this date in Heritage Month 1951 during the Korean War. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for providing A National Celebration of Polish History, Culture and Pride cover that allowed his unit to escape Communist in Cooperation with Polonia across America encirclement.
September 4, 1809 - Juliusz Slowacki (Born) Polish American Congress Juliusz Slowacki was a poet and playwright who wrote “The Trilogy of Polish History.” Pope John Paul II Special Heritage Month Newsletter quoted Juliusz Slowacki’s works on more than one occasion. Slowacki had an influence over other great Salute Polish poets such as Krasinski, Norwid, and Ujejski. Enclosed is a donation for the Special Heritage Month Newsletter His ashes were laid to rest in the Royal Crypt in Wawel Salute in the amount of $ Castle. List the following name under the September 5, 1936 - Bill Mazeroski (Born) Polish American Heritage Month Salute: Bill Mazeroski played with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Name: was an outstanding defensive second baseman. He Business: $50.00 won the Gold Glove Award eight times. His lead-off Organization: $50.00 homer in the bottom of the 9th inning of the 7th game Individual: $25.00 of the World Series in 1960 ranks as one of baseball’s Must be returned by September 8, 2018 greatest moments. Mazeroski’s homer gave the Pirates Make your check payable to: Polish American Congress a 10-9 win over the Yankees for the World Series Championship. Mail to: PAC Special Edition Newsletter September 6, 1908 - Korczak Ziolkowski (Born) 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-1700 Korczak Ziolkowski’s master work of a monument to Chief Crazy Horse is continued by his family after his death in the Black Hills of South Dakota. When completed, Ziolkowski’s monument to Chief Crazy From the “ Sound of Music to On Golden Pond” Horse will be 563 feet high by 641 feet long, making The Polish American Cultural Center Museum Volunteers are it the largest sculpture in the world. inviting everyone to join the Happy Travelers on a 5-day, 4 nights trip to Vermont and New Hampshire from Monday, September 17th September 7, 1939 - Brave Soldiers (Surrendered) through Friday, September 21st. The brave Polish soldiers under Major Sucharski You will be able to enjoy the beautiful foliage of the New England were forced to surrender at the Polish Naval Depot states, shop at the country stores, enjoy a luncheon and tour at the in Westerplatte after seven days of desperate defense famous Von Trapp Lodge, dinner on a railroad, ride on the Loon and inflicting heavy casualties on the invading Nazi Gondola, have a narrated cruise on Squam Lake where “On the German army. Poland continued to fight its invaders Golden Pond” was filmed, live entertainment in Vermont, and so throughout World War II. much more. But most of all you will do a lot of laughing, meeting new friends, and having lots and lots of fun! September 8, 1230 - Erazmus Vitello (Born) For more information or reservations (there are seats still Erazmus Ciolek Vitello was a Polish Friar, theologian available), call Theresa Romanowski at 215-813-2780 or the Museum and scientist. Vitello is known for his work in at 215-922-1700. Don’t miss out on a great trip with the Happy psychology and especially optics. The Vitello Crater Travelers who are always happy and laughing!!! on the earth’s moon is named after this early scientist.
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September 10, 1957 - Pawel Huelle (Born) Pawel Huelle, of Gdansk, Poland, is a famous prose writer. He graduated from Gdansk University. He Polmart Grocery Inc. worked for the press service of the Solidarity trade union, was a teacher of philosophy and history, and Polish Delicatessen served as director of Polish Television in Gdansk from 2712 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 1994 to 1999. Pawel Huelle’s famous work is Weiser Dawidek which was made into a film. 215-291-9057
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