The origins of Pulaski Day and the history of the Polish community in Chicago | ChicagoLIVE

Name: The origins of Pulaski Day and the history of the Polish community in Chicago | ChicagoLIVE
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T21:16:08Z
Duration: 11 min 4 s
Description: Have you ever wondered why Illinois is the only state that recognizes Pulaski Day as an official holiday? In this video, we sit down with Rich Owsiany, President of the Polish Museum of America, to uncover the history behind the man, the holiday, and the massive Polish community that calls Illinois home.

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Have you ever wondered why Illinois is the only state that recognizes Pulaski Day as an official holiday? In this video, we sit down with Rich Owsiany, President of the Polish Museum of America, to uncover the history behind the man, the holiday, and the massive Polish community that calls Illinois home.