Our History
The Polish American Congress was established in response to the threat to Poland’s freedom caused by German and Soviet aggression in September 1939 and to express in one voice; support for the restoration of a free and sovereign Poland once the war was won. The Congress of Polonia met in Buffalo, New York, from May 28 to June 1, 1944. Composed of roughly 2,600 delegates representing Polish and Polish-American organizations, the Congress created the PAC, defining its goal of a free Poland and underscoring its support for the US war effort against the Axis powers.
The PAC was the first umbrella organization representing a majority of Polish-Americans, who had been represented by a wide range of smaller, mostly local organizations. Creation of PAC was enthusiastically welcomed by most of the Polish-American community. Shortly after its creation, it boasted 6 million members and followers.
The Congress elected Karol Rozmarek as the first president of the PAC. He was succeeded in 1968 by Aloysius Mazewski, who served until his death in 1988. Under Mazewski, Leonard F. Walentynowicz served as executive director of the PAC for a number of years. Edward Moskal was elected president in 1988, and he, too, served as president for the remainder of his life. Its current president is Frank J. Spula.

About Polish American Congress
The Polish American Congress is a National Umbrella Organization, representing at least 10 million Americans of Polish descent and origin. Its membership is comprised of fraternal, educational, veteran, religious, cultural, social, business, political organizations and individual membership.
Recent News
President’s Spula’s Remarks at Polish American Rally in Front of the White House – VIDEO
President Spula speaking at Polish American Rally
PAC Vice-President Bajdek honored in Kraków
Story of Vice-President Bajdek honored in Kraków
Remarks of Polish Falcons of America National President Timothy Kuzma at the Polish American Rally in front of the White House on June 12, 2019
Remarks at the Polish American Rally at the White House Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Timothy L. Kuzma Polish Falcons of America National President It is a great honor to be asked to speak here today. I want to extend greetings to all of you here today from...
President Spula’s Remarks at Polish American Rally in Front of the White House on June 12, 2019
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Latest Press
POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS STATEMENT ON WHY WE MUST STRONGLY SUPPORT S. RES. 566
United States Senate Resolution 566 Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Katyń Massacre merits our support for the following reasons: Mr. Damian Murphy, Senior Staff, United States Senate Foreign Relations (SFR) Committee and his assistants...
S. Res. 566 Commemorating 80th Anniversary of Katyń Massacre
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Dzień Polonii i Polaków Za Granicą – list od Wicemarszałka Senatu RP
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