Voices of Polonia – Marie Leszcznska, France’s Polish Queen
By Ted Rajchel | Columnist
This is the correct spelling of the surname in modern Polish; various other spellings are also used in English and French. Marie Leczszinska, (23 June 1703—Versailles, 24 June 1768) was a...
Voices of Polonia: Artur Rodzinski–Polish Orchestra Conductor of Opera and Symphonic Music
Artur Rodzinski (1 January, 1892-27 November 1958) was a Polish conductor of opera and symphonic music. He is especially noted for his tenures as a music director of the Cleveland Orchestra and the New...
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 Maroney in the NBC comedy series “30 Rock” (2006-2013, 2020),...
Voices of Polonia : December 2021
By Ted Rajchel
Rena Spiegal: A Diary of World War II
Renia Spiegel Wrote a Diary About Her Life During World War II
Background
Renia Spiegel wrote a diary about her life during World War II. This...
Voices of Polonia by Ted Rajchal
Theresa Bernstein-American Artist and Writer
Background
Theresa Ferber Bernstein (March 1, 1890 to February 13, 2004) was an American artist and writer born in Krakow, Poland, and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her art training...
Voices of Polonia
Voices of Polonia: by Ted Rajchal
Polish Underground Resistance
Polish Underground Resistance Movement During World War II
Background
The Polish underground resistance movement in World War II, with the Polish Home Army at its forefront, was the largest...
Voices of Polonia: August 2021
By Ted Rajchel
The History of Poland
The History of Poland
Background—Poland in the Middle Ages
The written history of Poland began in the 10th century. At that time Poland was ruled by a dynasty called the Piasts. ...
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 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...
Colonel Thaddeus Kosciuszko Hero at 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 way across the Atlantic when the Continental Congress...