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Post by PolishMama on Dec 13, 2010 9:17:20 GMT -7
It being December 13th, I thought it would be a great topic for discussion if we had a thread about "Today in Polish History". Not neccessarily about the specific date of December 13th, any date in Polish history would be interesting to learn about. Some of us do not know all the significant dates and would be interested in learning more. Some would like to share. So, today is December 13th, was was significant about today's date? Any memories you would feel comfortable in sharing?
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Post by Jaga on Dec 13, 2010 10:10:01 GMT -7
I definitively remember December 13, 1981. It was a difficult day. We were woke up early at the university (we were on strike there as students_ and asked to go back home. The telephones did not work, TV showed only Jaruzelski speech, on the steets were pretty quiet although you could see ZOMO walking
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Post by PolishMama on Dec 13, 2010 10:58:24 GMT -7
Jaga, could you clarify for those who may not know, ZOMO?
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Post by Nictoshek on Dec 13, 2010 12:41:17 GMT -7
Jaga, could you clarify for those who may not know, ZOMO?
A. One can read, one can write and the third one keeps an eye on the two intellectuals." |
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Post by PolishMama on Dec 15, 2010 9:36:23 GMT -7
poland.gov.pl is asking if people would comment about "how their 13th was" in reference to this... Maybe you might like to check out and comment...
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Post by Jaga on Dec 15, 2010 11:25:56 GMT -7
ZOMO was the motorized police. They were equipped in weapons and special uniforms. We did not know anything about ZOMO until Dec 13. Here is more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZOMO |
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Post by PolishMama on Dec 15, 2010 13:36:24 GMT -7
I meant on facebook, poland.gov.pl's facebook page, sorry that was unclear...
Jaga, thanks for the clarification, I had heard of them vaguely but not many people talk about it...
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