Posted on Jul 23, 2017

23 Photographs of the Polish Solidarity Movement That Helped Bring About the End of Communism

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I believe this was the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union starting around 1980.

23 Photographs of the Polish Solidarity Movement That Helped Bring About the End of Communism

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PFC Roger Goff

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Seems that Wolensa had a change of heart and mind over time. From paid informant of the Polish Communist Secret Service to reform minded Polish President.

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That was a change for the better.

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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Agree it started the movement led to end of USSR/CCCP, but as with all supposed leaders of the time, there was a hidden agenda.

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23 Photographs of the Polish Solidarity Movement That Helped Bring About the End of Communism

23 Photographs of the Polish Solidarity Movement That Helped Bring About the End of Communism

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