Maritime Station at 1 Polska Street in Gdynia was a port building commissioned in 1933. It served passenger traffic, including thousands of emigres who left Poland to resettle in distant lands. Because of the building’s strong relationship to the history of emigration, and its location at the hub of emigration routes, the building has been […]
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“The Way Back” just opened last Friday across the United States. The film, directed by award-wining director Peter Weir, is loosely based on the book called “The Long Walk” about a Polish Army officer who escapes from a Soviet camp in Siberia during WWII with a group of prisoners. Those who survive the journey end
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A Good Read, a Great Gift Submitted by Raymond Rolak A last minute gift idea is, 303 Squadron: The Legendary Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron. The book by Arkady Fiedler was originally printed in England in 1942. The new translation is by Jarek Garliński and presented by Aquila Polonica Publishing. In the summer of 1940,
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October 28, is a Special Names Day Celebration By Raymond Rolak October 28, is Name Day for people named Thaddeus and thus, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a good reason to celebrate for sure. His ideals were lofty and he prized honor and liberty for all. In Poland, Names Day celebrations are customary. Like a ‘Birthday Party’
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Polish Movie Nite is happy to announce the San Francisco premiere of Modjeska- Woman Triumphant, presented by Maureen Mroczek Morris, Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 3pm at the Delancey Street Screening Room, 600 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107 Modjeska- Woman Triumphant is presented by Maureen Mroczek Morris for the benefit of the Polish Club. Suggested
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