The great debt which the United States of America owes to Polish Americans has been accruing since our earliest days as a colony. Our eyes may be unduly focused on their latter day exploitsthe great contributions they have made in our armed services and government. in industry. and the trades. and as professionals. However. I would like to join my colleagues and constituents in recognizing the fact that Monday. October 1. marks the 360th anniversary of the arrival of the first Polish immigrants to America. As did our forefathers of other nationalities the Polish Americans. who arrived in Jamestown. Va.. in 1608 to serve with Capt.
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