A resolution honoring the legacy and accomplishments of Jan Karski on the centennial of his birth. 2014-04-01 Passed Senate amended Recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. Jan Karski on the centennial of his birth, and expresses the Senate's gratitude for his efforts alerting the free world about the atrocities committed by Nazi and totalitarian forces in occupied Poland during World War II.

Applauds the awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jan Karski for his efforts during World War II and reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Poland relationship.

]]> 2014-03-05 Introduced in Senate Designates April 24, 2014, as Jan Karski Day.

Recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. Jan Karski, and expresses the Senate's gratitude for his efforts alerting the free world about the atrocities committed by Nazi and totalitarian forces in occupied Poland during World War II.

Applauds the awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jan Karski and reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Poland relationship.

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