Polish Union of the United States of North America (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
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Polish Union of the United States of North America (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
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A fraternal benefit and insurance society, the Polish Union of the United States of North America was founded in 1890 in St. Paul, Minnesota. After six years, the Union was moved to Buffalo, New York, and then to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It was incorporated in 1907 under the name Polish Union of America and took its present name by charter amendment in 1921. After World War II, the Union became a member of the Polish American Congress. The Union provides insurance, scholarships, and charitable support for Polish Americans. During World War II, it organized the Anthracite Relief Committee, joining other institutions in the fight against the common enemy.
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Fraternal insurance
Fraternal insurance
Fraternal organizations
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Polish Americans
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World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
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