Years before the partition of Poland in the late 18th century many Poles had left their homeland. and some of them came to the new world. It is definitely known that a group of Poles arrived in colonial America in 1608. In that year they were engaged as experts and instructors in the manufacture of glass and pitch. tar and other products. in Jamestown. Va. Polish immigration to this country grew by leaps and bounds. and today PolishAmerican citizens can be counted in the millions. They have always been among the most industrious. loyal. patriotic and brave citizens of this republic. Poles as a gifted people. many of them endowed with rare talents. have excelled in many fields of endeavors and many walks of life.
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Poles are described as industrious, loyal, patriotic, brave, and gifted.