Dr. Iwona Korga speaks with Dr. Jacek Czarnecki about Józef Piłsudski’s life, family, and the Second Polish Republic. Following WWI in 1918, Poland regained independence and Piłsudski focused on building a democratic state with powerful neighbors (Soviet Russia and Germany). This period marks important changes, including the development of Poland and a new generation.
Dr Jacek Czarnecki is an Assistant Professor at Kingsborough Community College (CUNY) since 2014. He is also associated with the Pilsudski Institute as a Board Member and holds a secretary position on the Executive Committee since 2019. Dr Czarnecki holds a Doctor of Arts degree (Modern World History) from St. John’s University with a concentration in World History and Global Connections.
