Voices of Polonia: Kazimierz Czarnecki and Mary Jackson
Kazimierz Czarnecki and Mary Jackson—Worked Together on the Space Program at NASA
By Ted Rajchel
Background
Kazimierz Czarnecki (engineer) was born in Poland in 1916. He was...
Voices of Polonia: Jadwiga of Poland, Queen and Saint
Jadwiga of Poland, Queen, and Saint
Queen Jadwiga of Poland was the first female monarch of the Kingdom of Poland, reigning from the 16th of...
Martha Stewart— Great American Business Woman and Cook
By: Ted Rajchel
Voices Of Polonia
Background
Martha Stewart, an American businesswoman, writer, television personality, and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, has gained success through a...
Colonel Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Hero at the Battle of Saratoga: by Ted Rajchal
Background
Colonel Kosciuszko (Kos—choos—KO) set out for America after hearing about fighting in Lexington and Concord in the year 1775. He was already on his...
The Polish Military in the Many Battles of WWII
By Ted Rajchel | Columnist
During World War II the Polish military represented the Allies, the fourth largest fighting force, after the American military, the...
Jane Krakowski—American Actress, Comedian, and Singer
Background
Jane Krakowski was born on October 11, 1968. She is an American actress, comedian, and singer, best known for her starring role as Jenna...
Irena Sendler, Who Served in the Polish Underground During WW II
by Ted Rajchel
Irena Stanislawa Sendler was a Polish humanitarian, social worker, and nurse who served in the Polish underground resistance during World War II...
Voices of Polonia: Krzysztof Kieślowski, Polish Screenwriter and Director
Krzysztof Kieślowski, (June 7th, 1941-March 13, 1966) was a Polish film director and screen writer. He is known internationally for “Dekalog” (1989), “The Double...
Korczak Ziolkowski: Sculptor of the Crazy Horse Memorial
By: Ted Rajchel
Background
A mountain monument is under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, Custer County, South Dakota, United States. It will...
Voices of Polonia: Polish Female Pilots Serving During World War II
By Ted Rajchel
Background
Polish female pilots played a major role in the resistant movement in occupied Poland. They often put themselves in the front lines...
