[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1995]
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                        IN HONOR OF PULASKI DAY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 9, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Casimir Pulaski, 
a Polish patriot and a military hero. The Polonia Foundation, the 
Polish Legion of American Veterans, U.S.A., and many other 
organizations in the Cleveland area are holding a memorial ceremony in 
honor of Casimir Pulaski, Saturday, October 11, 1997.
  Pulaski originally made his name fighting the Russian domination of 
Poland. When he met Benjamin Franklin in Paris in 177, he was already 
one of the most renowned cavalrymen in Europe. Sympathetic to the 
American cause, he sailed to America and was made head of the newly 
formed American cavalry during the Revolutionary War.
  Pulaski was involved in many significant battles during the 
Revolution. His last took pace at Savannah, GA in October 1779 where he 
led a valiant charge against British artillery. He was shot and died a 
few days later. Pulaski was one of the more dashing European volunteers 
to join the Americans in the Revolution. He reportedly wore a plumed 
hat, flashing saber, and an elaborate uniform and spent his own money 
to feed and equip his troops.
  He fought valiantly for the ideals of the American Revolution and 
made important contributions to American history. Because of his 
courage and bravery, Casimir Pulaski is an American hero and an 
significant figure in the role Polish immigrants have played in 
American history.

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