Martial law in Poland - Aftermath of declaration

Title

Martial law in Poland - Aftermath of declaration

Genre

News report; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:41

Description

Report on the aftermath of the declaration of a state of martial law by the Polish government on 13 Dec 1981 following the emergence of the Solidarity trade union. On the official statement by leader, General Wojciech Jaruzelski; effect on Polish life; international reaction. Includes recording of a demonstration in London. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

Revolutions; London; Trade unions; Political protests; Demonstrations; News flow; Communism; Poland; Solidarity; Military government; Telecommunications; Arrests; Wojciech Jaruzelski

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