Journal 55 – 25 anniversary martial law in Poland
Today is December 13, 2006. Poles are celebrating 25 anniversaries martial law. The Polish people use term “stan wojenny” which literally means in English “state of war”. It was proclaimed on December 13, 1981. A decree regarding this condition was annulled only on July 22, 1983.
During these almost 2 years the government of the People’s Republic of Poland drastically restricted normal life. Leaders of Solidarity, including Lech Walesa, were arrested overnight and Solidarity was banned. The authorities were afraid of Solidarity which grew in power as a new political democratic movement. First of all, the Solidarity demanded more freedom for citizens.
Some considered that the “Soviet comrades” planed invaded Poland. It was possible. Kremlin was very angry because of events which took place in Poland in these times.
It is unquestionable that phenomenon which was Solidarity caused ferment at whole Europe.
Today is December 13, 2006. Poles are celebrating 25 anniversaries martial law. The Polish people use term “stan wojenny” which literally means in English “state of war”. It was proclaimed on December 13, 1981. A decree regarding this condition was annulled only on July 22, 1983.
During these almost 2 years the government of the People’s Republic of Poland drastically restricted normal life. Leaders of Solidarity, including Lech Walesa, were arrested overnight and Solidarity was banned. The authorities were afraid of Solidarity which grew in power as a new political democratic movement. First of all, the Solidarity demanded more freedom for citizens.
Some considered that the “Soviet comrades” planed invaded Poland. It was possible. Kremlin was very angry because of events which took place in Poland in these times.
It is unquestionable that phenomenon which was Solidarity caused ferment at whole Europe.
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