1893-1976
Eastern Europe
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March 12, 1981
Translation discussing how to keep telecommunications and the postal service up during strikes.
Translated document outlines an exercise for both the government and military of Poland to prepare for the implementation of martial law.
February 24, 1981
Translated document outlines a conversation with Brezhnev where he expresses his concerns over counterrevolutionaries. The threat of young people joining the Solidarnosc movement and GDR & Czechoslovakian propaganda to peace in Poland.
February 13, 1981
Translation of an address made by Polish General Wojciech Jaruzelski. He discusses how Poland's problems are a result of leadership not adhering to Socialist-Leninist ideology and the need for peaceful intervention in Poland.
February 11, 1981
Translation of document discussing several barriers to the implementation of martial law in Poland. This includes opposition from the Polish United Workers' Party, response to counterrevolutionaries, and dry runs of implementing martial law.
January 30, 1981
Translation of a document concerning the official procedures to transition Poland to martial law. Includes martial law guidelines, objectives, and effects on Polish society.
January 28, 1981
Translation of a Polish document describing procedures for introducing martial law. It includes suggestions on labor relations, safeguarding state security, and supplying the populace.
January 23, 1981
Sources reveal the Soviet-supported Polish government intends to declare a state of Martial Law.
February 27, 1980
McMahon forwards a translation of a Polish-language document containing information on the Polish government's planning for "increased threat for Poland's security."
August 15, 1948
Bierut and Stalin discuss plans for post-war Poland. Topics include the position of right-leaning groups in Poland and relationships with other Communist countries.
