Charles Bronson, An American Award Winning Actor
By Ted Rajchel
Background
According to the Polish-American Encyclopedia, Charles Bronson was born to a Lithuanian-Polish father, who worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania. Charles Bronson was born on November 3, 1921 in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania. He...
Korczak Ziolkowski: Sculptor of the Crazy Horse Memorial
By: Ted Rajchel
Background
A mountain monument is under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, Custer County, South Dakota, United States. It will show Crazy Horse, an Oglala Lakota warrior, riding a horse...
Voices of Polonia: Witold Pilecki
Witold Pilecki—Auschwitz Volunteer Who Told the World About the Nazi Death Camp
By Ted Rajchel
Background
Witold Pilecki was a Polish cavalry officer, intelligent agent, and resistance leader during World War II. He volunteered to be captured...
Voices of Polonia: Arthur Rubinstein—A Polish-American Classical Pianist
By Ted Rajchel
Background
Arthur Rubinstein received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of composers. He was described by the New York Times as one of the greatest pianists of...
Leopold Stokowski —A Leading Orchestra Conductor of the 20th Century
By Ted Rajchel
Background
Stokowski is best known for his long association with the Philadelphia Orchestra and his appearance in the Disney film, Fantasia. He was especially noted for his free-hand conducting style that spurned the...
Voices of Polonia: The United States Army Arrives in Poland for Military Duty
Written By: Ted Rajchel
The Americans Are Coming
American soldiers arrived during a welcome ceremony at the Polish-German border in Olszyna, Poland on January 12, 2017. United States Army troops are being deployed in Poland under...
Voices of Polonia
By Ted Rajchel
Itzhak Perlman -- Great Classical Violinist
Background
Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. He has a great charm and humanity, as well as a remarkable talent. He is loved by...
Martha Stewart— Great American Business Woman and Cook
By: Ted Rajchel
Voices Of Polonia
Background
Martha Stewart, an American businesswoman, writer, television personality, and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, has gained success through a variety of business ventures, publishing broadcasting, merchandising, and e-commerce. She...
Voices of Polonia
By Ted Rajchel
The invention of a small electric motor is often referred to as the Great Leap forward for plug-powered domestic machinery. The new motor, known as the fractional horsepower motor, revolutionized the appliance...
Voices of Polonia-Johnny Lujack—Football Great— Heisman Trophy Winner
By Ted Rajchel
Background
He played college football for the University of Notre Dame, and professionally, for the Chicago Bears. Lujack was the first of several successful quarterbacks who hailed from Western Pennsylvania. Others include...