Martial law in Poland

Title
Martial law in Poland
Genre
News report; Interview; Press conference; Speech; Special
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1981
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Duration
00:02:50
Description
Report on the declaration of a state of martial law on 13 Dec 1981 by the Polish government following the emergence of the Solidarity trade union. Includes broadcast from Radio Moscow; interview with a female Polish national (not identified) about the announcement; press statement by Romuald Spasowski, Polish ambassador to Washington (made on 15/12/81). Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
Romuald Spasowski; Radio Moscow
Keywords
Revolutions; Trade unions; Diplomats; Communism; Poland; Solidarity; Military government

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LBC/IRN, "Martial law in Poland". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0029200457001 (Accessed 21 Jun 2025)