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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
Meeting with the First Lady of the Republic of Poland
By Małgorzata Margo Schulz On Tuesday, May 10, the Consul of the Republic of Poland in Chicago, Małgorzata Bąk-Guzik, hosted a meeting with the First Lady of the Republic of Poland – Mrs. Agata Kornhauser-Duda, and representatives of Polonia. Also in attendance...
The King Who Created a Republic. Sigismund II Augustus and the Union of Lublin – April 15th Event
A historical presentation by Jeffrey R. Prince Friday, April 15, 2022 │ 11:00 AM ET*** The Kosciuszko Foundation's YouTube Channel *** The program will explore the 1569 Union of Lublin and the creation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth - one of the largest...
PAC is grateful to President Biden
The Polish American Congress is grateful to President Biden for stopping in Poland during his trip to Europe and recognizing Poland’s significance as a crucial ally on the eastern flank of NATO. Poland is now on the front line of the crisis that has unfolded as a...
Polonia for Ukraine Donors’ List
Thank you to all those who donated to Polonia for Ukraine campaign. We have fundraised $178,337. 61 at the time of publishing this list. You can still donate at https://tinyurl.com/PAC-Polonia-for-Ukraine-Fund
Featured Stories
President of the Saski Palace company: Rebuilding the Buildings that are Part of our Heritage Means Paying Off the Debt
On 29 December 1944, the Germans set off the last explosive charges and razed the Saxon Palace (Pałac Saski) in Warsaw to the ground. The first attempt to blow up the most iconic place of pre-war Warsaw was made by German troops on December 27, 1944. The demolition of...
PAC Illinois Division Thrives During the Pandemic and Beyond
To read the article, please click below: PAC_ILLINOIS_12_2022Social Media
Christmas Markets in Poland
Holiday attractions in Poland - Christmas Markets in Gdańsk By Małgorzata Margo Schulz, Polish American Congress National Vice President for Public Relations In Poland people celebrate Christmas and then the Second Christmas Day on December 26th. During Holiday...
Poland Is Implementing the Second Solidarity Revolution and Not “Backsliding” on Democracy
On Monday, December 5, 2022, Columbia University's East Central European Center with its Harriman Institute sponsored two lectures on: Central European Populism: Citizen Demand for Democratic Backsliding? Both lectures reported the findings of the authors' public...
Latest Press
Polish Sejm Recognizes Russia as a State Supporting Terrorism
Resolution of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of 14 December 2022 on the recognition of the Russian Federation as a state supporting terrorism Social Media
W siedzibie Związku Narodowego Polskiego w Chicago otwarto wystawę w hołdzie ofiarom “Akcji Reinhardt.”
Tak, jakbyśmy nie istnieli” – w hołdzie ofiarom „Akcji Reinhardt” Przedwojenny wizerunek sztetli, miasteczek zamieszkałych przez polskich Żydów, przepadł na zawsze 80 lat temu w wyniku „Akcji Reinhardt” – niemieckiej operacji mającej na celu zagładę ludności...
PAC Resolution on Poland and the Poles during World War II
POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS RESOLUTION ON POLAND AND THE POLES DURING WORLD WAR II VOTED-UP WITHOUT OPPOSITION BY THE COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DIRECTORS ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 AT THEIR MEETING IN ROSEMONT...
The 2022 Polish American Congress Council of National Directors’ meeting
Annual Polish American Congress (PAC) Council of National Directors’ Meeting was held Oct. 19-20, 2022 at the Polish National Alliance (PNA) in Chicago. The PAC meeting was a very successful discussion of current issues affecting Polish- Americans, and Poland....
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