The ceremonial opening of Janusz Jarosławski’s photo exhibition "The Arms of the Heroes of Independence" in Princeton will inaugurate The 4th International History Olympiad 2022, which is being held for the first time on Polish history and culture. The exhibition will feature ten large-format photographs of sabers from the collection of the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw. The immortalized weapon belonged to prominent figures of the Second Polish Republic period, such as Jozef Pilsudski, Edward Rydz-Śmigły, Stanislaw Sosabowski, Mikołaj Boltuć, Wiktor Thommée, and Lucjan Żeligowski.
In Polish history, the saber has held a special place for centuries. It is an element of our anthem, national pride, everyday culture, and language. The exhibition "The Arms of the Heroes of the Independent" is a collection of photographs showing the heart of Polish arms. And this heart is outstanding figures, respected commanders, as well as those who in peacetime served the Fatherland with their talents and wisdom. The purpose of the exhibition is to promote Polish culture around the world, building ties with the Polish Diaspora by popularizing knowledge of the Polish saber and the arms of the Polish Army and the values behind them, such as - soldierly honor, valor, courage, and love of the Fatherland. Cultivating historical knowledge, as well as developing patriotic and civic attitudes.
Janusz Jarosławski - publicist, writer, art&swords collector, and historical expert. The originator of important projects for the popularization of Polish cultural heritage: "The Arms of the Heroes of Independence" and "The Swords of Independence" - a series of exhibitions and contributions carried out as part of the celebrations of the centenary of regaining independence and rebuilding Polish statehood. Winner of numerous literary awards, international honors, and state and departmental decorations, among others: Medal of the Centennial of Regained Independence, Medal of Merit to Culture Gloria Artis, and the title of Ambassador of Polish Culture.
The exhibition "The Arms of the Heroes of the Independent" is realized as part of the celebrations of the centenary of the regaining of independence and the restoration of Polish statehood.