Voices of Polonia: August 2021
By Ted Rajchel The History of Poland The History of Poland Background—Poland in the Middle Ages The written history of Poland began in the 10th century. At that time Poland was ruled by a dynasty...
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Voices of Polonia: by Ted Rajchal Polish Underground Resistance Polish Underground Resistance Movement During World War II Background The Polish underground resistance movement in World War...
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Theresa Bernstein-American Artist and Writer Background Theresa Ferber Bernstein (March 1, 1890 to February 13, 2004) was an American artist and writer born in Krakow, Poland, and raised in...
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By Ted Rajchel Rena Spiegal: A Diary of World War II Renia Spiegel Wrote a Diary About Her Life During World War II Background Renia Spiegel wrote a diary about her life during World War II. This...
View ArticleJane Krakowski—American Actress, Comedian, and Singer
Background Jane Krakowski was born on October 11, 1968. She is an American actress, comedian, and singer, best known for her starring role as Jenna Maroney in the NBC comedy series “30 Rock”...
View ArticleVoices of Polonia: Artur Rodzinski–Polish Orchestra Conductor of Opera and...
Artur Rodzinski (1 January, 1892-27 November 1958) was a Polish conductor of opera and symphonic music. He is especially noted for his tenures as a music director of the Cleveland Orchestra and the New...
View ArticleVoices of Polonia – Marie Leszcznska, France’s Polish Queen
By Ted Rajchel | Columnist This is the correct spelling of the surname in modern Polish; various other spellings are also used in English and French. Marie Leczszinska, (23 June 1703—Versailles, 24...
View ArticleVoices of Polonia: Pee Wee King, Country Music Artist
By Ted Rajchel | Columnist Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski, (February 18, 1914—March 7, 2000), known professionally as Pee Wee King, was an American country music songwriter and recording artist best...
View ArticleVoices of Polonia – Krzysztof Kieślowski, Polish Screenwriter and Director
By Ted Racjchel | Columnist Krzysztof Kieślowski, (June 7th, 1941-March 13, 1966) was a Polish film director and screen writer. He is known internationally for “Dekalog” (1989), “The Double Life of...
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Krzysztof Kieślowski, (June 7th, 1941-March 13, 1966) was a Polish film director and screen writer. He is known internationally for “Dekalog” (1989), “The Double Life of Veronique” (1991), and “The...
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