Jan Karski (Real surname Kozielewski) was born on 24th April 1914 in Łódź. He was an Honoured Citizen of Łódź, decorated with the Order of the White Eagle, the Righteous among the Nations and posthumously in 2012 the Presidential Medal of Freedom – the highest civilian award of the United States. The year 2014 was announced the Year of Jan Karski by the Sejm of RP.
The events celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Jan Karski will take place in Łódź between 23rd – 29th April. Detailed program on www.centrumdialogu/rokkarskiegolodz.