The history of the PAVA is one of pride and honor. At the beginning of World War I. while the United States was still a neutral country. several prominent PolishAmericans issued an appeal to organize a volunteer army to fight the threat to Polands freedom. Because the United States was still neutral at this time. it granted permission to PolishAmerican leaders to form an army to help with the war In Poland. Within the framework of the socalled Act of Arming. thousands of young Polish Immigrants in the United States and Canada presented themselves for training. This training took place at Camp Niagara. In Canada.
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