Word: miecyzslaw
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...gesture marked the third anniversary of the founding of the now outlawed independent trade union Solidarity. It was also part of the most spirited public protests since the government put an end to 19 months of martial law. The turbulence was initially triggered by the appearance of Deputy Premier Miecyzslaw Rakowski before 700 shipworkers in Gdansk. His address was interrupted by heckling; it was followed by a speech in which Walesa boldly rebuked the government. When the authorities decided to broadcast the incident on national television, thousands of sympathizers around the country took to the streets. Walesa and other opposition...
| 1 |