How About a Kosciuszko Day?-- Part 2: Early Leader of Universal Human Rights

The write, Mary Wisniewski, of Polish descent herself, says that Tadeusz Kosciuszki was also an American Revolution hero, but his name was much harder to pronounce (I am still having to look at the spelling when typing it).

However, he is more than just a symbol to pride and heroism.  He opposed the oppression of Jews and peasants in Poland and slavery in America.    He was an early leader for universal human rights.

Born in 1746 and a graduate of the Corps of Cadets in Warsaw, he studied in France and then worked as a tutor in Poland.  He fell in love with his employer's daughter and was severely beaten by her father's servants when they tried to elope..

Kosciuszko then went to France and eventually to North America where he joined the Continental Army.

--DaCoot

How About a Kosciuszko Day?-- Part 1: Another Polish Fighter in the American Revolution

From the March 4, 2018, Chicago Tribune "Kosciuszko hard to say, but just as heroic as Pulaski" by Mary Wisniewski.

Monday, March 5 was Pulaski Day to honor hero of the American Revolution, Casimir Pulaski, father of American cavalry and who gave his life in the cause of freedom.  He is honored with his day and here in Chicago with Pulaski Road.

Chicago was once the home of the largest Polish population outside of Warsaw.  There is still a lot of them living along Milwaukee Avenue in one area of Chicago.  Polish immigrants have contributed greatly to the United States.

--Cooter