This past weekend I was honored to meet Lech Walesa, whose fearless tenacity propelled him from an electrician in the Gdansk shipyards to a driving force in toppling the Iron Curtain and becoming the first democratically elected president o...
f Poland. He is one of the greatest freedom fighters of our time. His leadership of the Solidarity union led to the liberation of 39 million Poles and tens of millions of others from the oppressive yoke of Soviet communism, along with helping to end the Cold War.
Lech Walesa’s Polish heritage, strong Catholic faith, and tireless dedication to freedom make him one of my greatest heroes.
See MoreLech Walesa’s Polish heritage, strong Catholic faith, and tireless dedication to freedom make him one of my greatest heroes.