Solidarity - 25 years ago
Twenty-five years ago, Solidarity, the first independent trade union in the former Soviet bloc, was born in Poland
Led by the electrician and political activist Lech Walesa, the strike was part of a growing campaign to improve economic conditions for Poland's labour force - and push for political freedom.
Mr Walesa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 for the part he played in Poland's push for freedom.
On 9 December 1990, Mr Walesa became the first freely elected president of Poland in 50 years.
posted by Alexander Try @ 11:50 am
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