March 2026
Father of the American Cavalry
Son of Poland -
Hero of the American Revolution
Joined the Continental Army upon recommendation of Benjamin Franklin
Saved George Washington's life at the Battle of Brandywine
Formed and led Pulaski's Legion, helping to shape early U.S. Cavalry tactics
Mortally wounded at the Siege of Savannah in 1779
One of only eight people in U.S. history granted honorary U.S. citizenship
Kazimierz (Casimir) Pulaski, born on March 6, 1745, was a Polish nobleman, soldier and military commander who became a hero in the American Revolution. Pulaski was a cavalry officer in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He became involved in the struggle for Polish independence and later fled to France after a failed uprising.
In 1777, he traveled to the American colonies to support the fight for independence against Great Britian. Pulaski's most famous contributions were in battles such as the Battle of Brandywine, where he fought bravely despite being injured. He was eventually mortally wounded during the Siege of Savannah in 1779, where he led a daring but ultimately unsuccessful attack on British forces. His death was a significant loss, but his legacy lives on.
Pulaski earned the title of Brigadier General and was posthumously granted honorary citizenship by the United States.
Please join the Polish Museum of America on Monday, March 2nd 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CST) via live stream, for the annual Pulaski Day Commemoration.
The link to the event is available on their website - www.polishmuseumofamerica.org.
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