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How ironic that the people who are hammering in the last nails on the American coffin choose to honor a man who helped give it birth.
Pulaski represents the best of heroism. He was an idealist who committed his life in a cause for freedom against tyranny that lead to the creation of this Country. The granting of citizenship, to this brave man, is long overdue.
I went to Casimir Pulaski Elementary School. It is located in New Bedford, MA which the article fails to mention a school is named after him.
"...230 years after the Polish nobleman died fighting for the as yet-unborn United States."
Pulaski was certainly a man to emulate. Pleased he finally received the honor due!
This is stupid, but what else could you expect from the insane Kucinich? The country was not even a free nation at the time and the colonist were under the British crown so this makes no sense. What about the French who helps the colonists defeat the British in Louisiana, were all of them given citizenship posthumously too? What a waste of time of Congress... but isn't that what they do best to spend taxpayer money? Think about it.... those idiots in Washington are out of control and mindless of what WE want from them!
Unknown my butt. Philadelphia has a Polaski day parade every year since I don't know when. I hate it when a reporter uses "google" and 5 minuted later all thier research is done.
It is GOOD to HONOR Our nations History, especially the Individuals who should inspire us now and in our future! Too often we forget our heroes, we even seem to no longer know what the word hero means. Not every good person is a hero, and not every hero is a "good person"
We should honor the heroic acts of individuals who sacrificed for this country, even if they were (or are flawed human beings). And also honor Good People (even if they are Not "heroic") who volunteer to help our communities, protect or restore the enviroment, etc. Every American, and most importantly children and young people should learn about, honor, and be encouraged to emulate Both "Good People" and Heroes!
I am no fan of congressman Kucinich, or Pres. Obama, however, I whole-heartedly approve thier actions to honor General Casimir Pulaski by making him an American Citizen (even if it is posthumus).
There is also a cautionary tale here, General Casimir Pulaski came to the 13 colonies that would one day become the United States of America, he fought for, and made the ultimate sacrifice that our nation, the people then, and from generations foward would have FREEDOM!
As our nation was fighting for its Independance, Poland was conqured and divided by the Empires of Russia, Austria, and Prussia (Germany). Poland was defeated because it was weakend by Internal Political Division. We should learn from that, because even though we have Political disagreements (as Important and Serious as they may be) other Americans are NOT the enemy!
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We should learn from this story that the notion of freedom that our country stands for is unique. This man recognized it so many years ago came fought and died for it. Sadly we that live here sometimes take it for granted and need to be reminded.
Thank you General Casimir Pulaski !
There is a Revolutionary War Fort outside of Savannah, Georgia bearing Pulaski's name as well.
It is visible from the road when going out to Tybee beach. Google earth has some good pictures of it as well.
Why the uproar about Congress passing this? They've had over 200 years to do it and yet some want to complain. Blogging on here isn't the same as dying for your country- get a real life & get involved in what matters.
AYEEEEEEE!!!!!!! The friggin liberals are at it again!
Number one. What if this dead hero never wanted to be an American but fought for her because she was about freedom. Do we have the right to take his Polish citizenship from him?
Number 2. I have always been under the impression that everyone in America became citizens when America became a country.
Number 3. Just one more dead person to draw welfare and vote for HObama.
Number 4. Sign-up another client for ACORN.
I'm originally from Chicago and of Polish/Russian decent. Chicago celebrated Pulaski Day as far back as 1923 or there abouts as my family remembers that when they were kids. What an wonderful overdue honor. Now Polish Americans have something nice to smile about and treasure. Thanks Rep. Kucinich for sticking to your guns! Bravo!
It's like Crevecoeur said: immigrants don't become American once they get here: they get here because they already ARE Americans!
There is one thing you can, almost unilaterally, say about those of Polish decent (I am not one of them Irish here) they are a hard working determined people who generally add to the glory of any worthy cause. I am very glad for General Pulaski and those who are related to him for the honor he has finally recieved. He gave his life for it willingly. This country owes it to him to recognize and celebrate his contribution.
I first learned about this great man when I was collecting postage stamps as a kid. There is, I think, a 2 cent stamp from many years ago honoring Pulaski.
It's great that President Obama is honoring this great champion of democracy and liberty in this way.
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