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Polish Revolution
1980-1995
1980-1995
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Gdansk shipyard strike
1980
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Workers at the Gdansk shipyard go on strike to support the Solidarity trade union. Lech Walesa emerges as the leader of Solidarity
Martial law imposed
1981 - 1983
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The Communist government imposed martial law and imprisoned Solidarity leaders, including Walesa
Martial law lifted
1983
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Talks between Solidarity, the Communists, and the Catholic Church
1989
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Partially free elections are a success for Solidarity (Solidarity members are elected), and a coalition government in formed.
Walesa elected president
1990
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Market reforms are launched
Soviet troops start to leave Poland
1992
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Reformed Communists enter Coalition Government
1993
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The newly reformed Communists pledge to continue market reforms.
Poland joins NATO's Partnership for Peace Program
1994
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Aleksander Kwasniewski defeats Lech Walesa to become President
1995
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Aleksander Kwasniewski is a former Communist
Poland adopts a new Constitution
1997
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General election won by Solidarity, Jerzy Buzek forms a coalition government