Philadelphia - President's Page
Dear Friends,
"He is as pure a son of liberty as I have ever known, and of that liberty which is to go to all, and not to the few and rich alone."
Thomas Jefferson employed these noble words to describe his dear friend and the namesake of our organization, General Thaddeus (Tadeusz) Kosciuszko. A man of intense patriotism, diligence, and generosity, Thaddeus Kosciuszko is often called the "hero of two continents," for the military genius he exemplified in America's fight for independence from Britain and in Poland's struggle for freedom from the oppression of its surrounding neighbors.
The Foundation's work in promoting educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and Poland mirrors wonderfully the international nature of General Kosciuszko's efforts. His dedication and tireless labor on behalf of the cause of liberty in both countries provide inspiration to us as we work towards increasing American understanding of Polish culture and history. The Philadelphia Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation possesses a unique connection to our namesake. It was in Philadelphia in 1776 that Kosciuszko read the Declaration of Independence for the first time. Calling America his "second home," he later returned to Philadelphia in 1797 and took residence in a home at 3rd and Pine Streets, the site today of a national memorial to this hero of the American Revolution.
Sincerely,
Teresa G. Wojcik, Ph.D.
President
Philadelphia Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation
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