Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Kasimirez Pulaski helped the Revolutionary Army win the War of Independence. Today. the Polish struggle for freedom and solidarity is an inspiration to all Americans. Throughout nearly three centuries of immigration. Poles and Polish Americans have been leading businessmen. government officials. athletes. artists. and religious leaders. They continue to be leaders in all walks of American life. In this year of the bicentennial of our Constitution. let us recognize the commitment Poles have demonstrated in the fight for freedom. The Polish Constitution completed in 1791 was modeled after our own Constitution and links the Polish struggle for democracy to our own fight for independence and equality. "Polish American Heritage Month" is a time to remember the rich heritage and values which both Poles and Americans share. During October. schoolchildren around the country will study the important role immigrant Poles have played in the history of America. Without the flood of the people who journeyed across the Atlantic from dozens of nations. America would not have the diverse and varied cultural heritage which makes our Nation unique.
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