Pulaski Day CelebrationRevolutionary War Hero Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski 
On November 7, 2009Gen. Casimir Pulaski became an American citizen, 230 years after the Polish nobleman died fighting for the United States. President Barack Obama signed a joint resolution of the Senate and the House that made Pulaski an honorary citizen. Chicago Sun-Times >>> The Continental Congress appointed Pulaski general of the cavalry on September 15, 1777. In September, 1929, Congress designated October 11 as Pulaski Day to be observed by Presidential Proclamation; it also authorized the Post Office to issue a Pulaski commemorative stamp. In 1973 the Illinois Legislature passed and the Governor signed a bill designating the first Monday of March as Pulaski Commemorative day in Illinois. On March 3, 1986, Gov. James Thompson signed a bill declaring the first Monday in March a State Holiday. more info >>> |