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 October 1384 until her death on the 17th of July...
Voices of Polonia By Ted Rajchel
Jerry Lewis Actor, Singer, Filmmaker & Humanitarian
Background
Jerry Lewis was born Joseph Levitch, March 16, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey, to a Jewish family. His parents are Daniel “Danny” Levitch (1902-1980), a master of ceremonies...
Voices of Polonia: Leopold Stokowski
By Ted Rajchel
Stokowski is best known for his long association with the Philadelphia Orchestra and his appearance in the Disney film, Fantasia. He was especially noted for his free-hand conducting style that spurned...
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 show Crazy Horse, an Oglala Lakota warrior, riding a horse...
Voices of Polonia
By Ted Rajchel
The invention of a small electric motor is often referred to as the Great Leap forward for plug-powered domestic machinery. The new motor, known as the fractional horsepower motor, revolutionized the appliance...
Voices of Polonia
By Ted Rajchel
Itzhak Perlman -- Great Classical Violinist
Background
Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. He has a great charm and humanity, as well as a remarkable talent. He is loved by...
Voices of Polonia By Ted Rajchel July 2021
General Casmir Pulaski, George Washington’s Cavalry
Background
Many brave men have come to the aid of America's independence. Many had to leave their homelands in search of new freedoms. One of these men became a...
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 Life of Veronique” (1991), and “The Three Colours” trilogy (1993-1994)....
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 of war. Here are short biographies of four determined women...