History

October 12 is the day when we remember the death of Czesław Białobrzeski – theoretical physicist, astrophysicist, philosopher of science, pioneer of modern stellar models, author of about a hundred scientific papers – but also an opportunity to reflect on which of his ideas and works remain alive today.

In a world where historical memory is increasingly giving way to superficial narratives, there are people who are dedicated to reminding the world of Polish heritage, heroes, and values. One of them is Waldemar Biniecki – editor-in-chief of the legendary Kuryer Polski from Milwaukee, revived after 70 years, a Polish diaspora activist, journalist, and promoter of the idea of ​​a global Polish diaspora. In recognition of his work to disseminate truth about Poland and build bridges between the country and the diaspora, the Institute of National Remembrance awarded him the title of Ambassador of Polish History in 2025.

The year 2025 brings us another Pierogi Day celebration, this year falling on Wednesday, October 8th. This date, known internationally as National Pierogi Day, is a holiday dedicated to one of the most recognizable dishes from Polish tables.

On August 12th, another Great March for Life and Freedom of Poles and the Polish diaspora took place at the former German extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau in honor of the victims murdered there. The march ended on August 14th, the anniversary of the death of Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe, a Polish Franciscan friar and martyr of World War II.

The Janusz Kurtyka Foundation is a non-governmental organization that has been working to promote Polish history in Poland and abroad since 2016. Its primary area of ​​activity is the Janusz Kurtyka Award. This pioneering project, aimed at increasing knowledge of Polish history worldwide, is experiencing significant financial challenges that threaten its continued existence.

On October 4, 1918, General Józef Haller took command of the Polish Army in France. He was the first Polish commander of this formation, nicknamed the "Blue Army" (due to the color of its uniform), which operated in exile during World War I.

On October 2, 1946, Ignacy Mościcki, President of the Republic of Poland from 1926 to 1939, died in Versoix near Geneva. Much later, in 1993, President Mościcki's remains were returned to Poland, where they were interred in St. John's Cathedral in Warsaw.

The new socio-political arrangement, with President Karol Nawrocki as its architect, will likely be based on a broad coalition of parties, persuasions, and groups. This project presents a unique opportunity: the genuine inclusion of the Polish diaspora in the country's public life.

Poles in pre-war Wrocław, then called Breslau, had a difficult life. Radical racist and nationalist views spread rapidly among the local Germans, leading to the persecution of all non-German social groups. Admitting one's Polishness was an act of great courage.

The Little Insurrectionist Monument in Warsaw's Old Town is not only a symbol of remembrance for the youngest participants of the Warsaw Uprising, but also the extraordinary story of the sculpture itself, its creator, and the scouts who led to its creation.

Poland was doomed to confrontation with the Third Reich and the Soviet Union – a consequence of the policies of the great powers and the balance of power in Europe. It could only slightly hasten or delay this moment. However, in no way could it avoid tragedy.