KOSCIUSZKO, Thaddeus (Tadeusz) National Memorial in Philadelphia, PA

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The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia honors the Polish-Lithuanian military leader who played a vital role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish national uprisings. Kosciuszko was a colonel and chief engineer in the Continental Army and a close friend of Thomas Jefferson. The memorial highlights his military achievements and enduring legacy as a symbol of liberty in both America and Poland. It is located at 3rd and Pine Streets in Philadelphia.