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Flying Hussar

WW II war relief poster for Poland, featuring the Flying Hussar. The hussar were elite riding soldiers in Poland, that wore feathered wing struts. These would make an unusual whirring sound as the Hassar galloped towards the enemy, with 20 foot lance and draped in a leopard skin. This would frighten the enemy and their horses.
Pre-trip II

June 14th 2015
Spent another night in Chicago. Successfully attended the Chicago Blues fest, this time. The rain held back. A Willie Dixon tribute band played a lot of old Dixon's tunes. It is amazing how many have been covered by other bands. Also saw some up and coming blues acts. Went to the Polish Museum of America. Very interesting as I am part Polish and traveled to Poland a couple years ago.Had dinner at ... read more
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American Flag Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
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