Casimir Pulaski Day: March 4, honors Revolutionary War hero.

Illinois celebrates Polish cavalry officer's sacrifices in American Revolution.

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Pulaski Day includes school curriculum, educating youth about hero.

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Mayor Harold Washington initiated official recognition in 1986.

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President Obama declared Pulaski an honorary American citizen in 2009.

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Pulaski fought bravely for American cause until death in 1779.

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Casimir Pulaski: Polish soldier, American hero, Revolutionary War veteran.

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