polishfalcons: Leaders of the Polish Falcons of America gather in front of the headquarters in Pitts
polishfalcons:Leaders of the Polish Falcons of America gather in front of the headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa. This building in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood served as headquarters for the Polish Falcons from 1930 to 1984. It is recognized as a historic site in Pittsburgh because of its role in the formation of a Polish Army to fight with the Allies in World War I. To encourage Polish immigrants in America to form an army to fight for Polish independence in WWI, Polish musician and politician, Ignace Paderewski, delivered a speech here on April 3, 1917: “Fight for the recognition, respect and glory of the Polish name. Fight for the benefit of a united Poland, fight for the benefit of all things Polish here.“ The building has since been converted into apartments.To learn more about the military history of the Polish Falcons of America, check out the photographs in our Military Collection! -- source link
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