Honorary Casimir Pulaski

A prominent military, political, cultural figure. Saying that he made significant contributions to history and culture is an understatement. Kazimierz Michal Wladyslaw Wiktor Pulaski was born a Polish nobleman. Fought against the Russians to defend the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth. Known as the Father of American Calvary during the American Revolution. Given the rank of Brigadier General by Washington. There is so much more to his story, which transcends local or national culture or boundaries. This modest little marker, right at the southwest corner of Elston and Pulaski, is only one of the ways he has become part of our lives and culture. To commemorate his life with "Honorary Casimir Pulaski Way" was totally appropriate for this neighborhood. He was given honorary
U.S. citizenship by a bipartisan Congressional bill in 2009. A lot to think about.