General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2025 (Presidential Proclamation)

General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2025 (Presidential Proclamation)Honors Brig. Gen. Casimir Pulaski, the “Soldier of Liberty” and “Father of the American Cavalry,” for his decisive role in the American Revolution.Highlights: his rescue maneuver at Brandywine that saved Gen. George Washington; leadership of a disciplined cavalry corps; mortal wounding at the 1779 Siege of Savannah.Emphasizes enduring U.S.–Poland ties grounded in freedom, human dignity, rule of law, sovereign borders, and national independence.Proclaims October 11, 2025, as General Pulaski Memorial Day; encourages national commemoration as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary.