Washington Had ‘Mater Dei Ora Pro Nobis’ Engraved on a Sword He Gave General Kościuszko

National Catholic Register, Carrie Gress: This 4th of July it seems appropriate to look at one of the great contributors to American Independence. Polish-born General Kościuszko is no stranger to history buffs, but to many Americans today his contribution to our freedom is little known. Read full account here.