Polonia and Poland: Where Do We Go From Here?

From: Polish-American Journal | Date: August 1, 1998 | Copyright information


Polish-American Journal

08-01-1998

Polonia and Poland: Where Do We Go From Here?

Ever since the first Polish immigrants set foot on American soil, Polish Americans have had one political goal: to see a free and prosperous Poland. We sent large amounts of humanitarian aid to Poland. During World War I Polish Americans formed a Polish Army to fight for a free Poland. We organized politically, lobbied anyone who would listen, and demonstrated with placards and slo...

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