HF leads nationwide effort for stamp honoring the Pulaski Legion with proposal submitted to U.S. Postal Service’s Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee with endorsements from leading Revolutionary War institutions, military heritage organizations, universities, and Polish- and Hungarian-American organizations
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The Hungary Foundation – together with the Kossuth Foundation and the Michael Kováts Friendship Society – submitted a proposal to the United States Postal Service’s Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC) recommending a commemorative postage stamp in 2028 to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of Pulaski’s Legion, one of the most distinctive military units of the American Revolutionary War.
The proposal is backed by an extraordinary international coalition of historical institutions, military heritage organizations, universities, scholars, historical societies, civic organizations, and Polish-American and Hungarian-American groups in the United States, Poland, and Hungary.
The breadth of the coalition reflects the remarkable historical and geographic reach of Pulaski’s Legion, whose service connected communities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia, as well as partners in Europe. Among the endorsing institutions are the Museum of the American Revolution, the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Maryland Center for History and Culture, the National Armor and Cavalry Heritage Foundation, and the United States Cavalry Association.
The initiative seeks to bring national recognition to a remarkable but often overlooked chapter of America’s founding: the contributions and sacrifices of foreign-born patriots who crossed oceans to defend American independence.
A Shared American Story
Founded under the command of Polish-born General Casimir Pulaski, Pulaski’s Legion became one of the Continental Army’s most distinctive cavalry units. Its formation and development were closely associated with Hungarian-born Colonel Michael Kováts de Fabriczy, a veteran European cavalry officer who helped organize and train its hussars. Both men ultimately gave their lives in the American struggle for independence.
Their story embodies the international character of the American Revolution and the enduring appeal of the principles that inspired men and women from different nations, languages, and backgrounds to unite in defense of liberty.
“Pulaski’s Legion represents a remarkable chapter in our nation’s founding story. It is a story of international solidarity, military innovation, and sacrifice in the cause of American independence,” said Anna Smith Lacey, Executive Director of the Hungary Foundation.
“The extraordinary coalition behind this proposal demonstrates that this is not simply a Polish-American or Hungarian-American story. It is an American story, and one that deserves to be recognized as we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.”
The coalition also reflects the institutions and communities that preserve the Legion’s legacy today, including organizations connected to the original Pulaski banner, America’s cavalry heritage, and the places where the Legion served and fought.
The completed proposal, together with supporting institutional and individual endorsements, has been formally submitted to the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee. The Committee reviews proposals and makes recommendations to the Postmaster General regarding subjects for future United States postage stamps.
The Hungary Foundation and its partners now await the Committee’s consideration of the proposal.
“We have done our part to assemble the strongest possible historical and institutional case for this commemoration,” Smith Lacey added. “We hope the Committee will recognize both the significance of this 250th anniversary and the extraordinary breadth of support behind it. A commemorative stamp would introduce this important chapter of America’s founding to millions of Americans and ensure that the sacrifices of Pulaski, Kováts, and the men of their Legion are remembered by future generations.”
A Coalition of National and International Support
The proposal has received endorsements from the following organizations and individuals:
American Revolutionary War and Historical Institutions
- Museum of the American Revolution
- American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati
- National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
- South Carolina Society, Sons of the Revolution
- Society of the Cincinnati of the State of South Carolina
- South Carolina American Revolution Trust
- Maryland Center for History and Culture
- Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, PA
- Affair at Egg Harbor Historical Society
- Pulaski County Historical Society & Museum
- Revolutionary Charleston 250
Military Heritage Organizations
- National Armor and Cavalry Heritage Foundation
- United States Cavalry Association
Polish-American and Polish Institutions
- Casimir Pulaski Museum (Warka, Poland)
- Polish Museum of America
- Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America
- General Pulaski Memorial Parade Committee
Hungarian-American and Hungarian Institutions
- American Hungarian Federation
- Hungarian American Coalition
- Hungary Foundation
- Kossuth Foundation
- Michael Kováts Friendship Society
- City of Karcag, Hungary
- Military History Institute and Museum, Ministry of Defense of Hungary
Academic and Individual Endorsements
- Professor Oscar E. Swan, University of Pittsburgh
- Dr. Janet Uhlar, Historian and Author
- Dr. Tibor Glant, University of Debrecen
- Renee C. Lyons, East Tennessee State University
The coalition represents a growing transatlantic effort to recognize the contributions of foreign-born patriots to the American Revolution and preserve the legacy of Pulaski’s Legion for future generations.
Individuals and organizations wishing to add their support for this initiative are encouraged to write directly to the United States Postal Service’s Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee and express their support for a commemorative stamp honoring the 250th anniversary of Pulaski’s Legion in 2028. Letters may be addressed to:
Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
c/o Stamp Development
U.S. Postal Service
475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 3300
Washington, DC 20260-3501
Please note that the USPS accepts stamp-subject suggestions by postal mail, not by email or telephone.