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Reagan Condemns Declaration of Martial Law in Poland

President Reagan publicly condemned General Wojciech Jaruzelski's declaration of martial law in Poland and called for the release of detained Solidarity activists.

Reagan Condemns Declaration of Martial Law in Poland

The statement marked the start of a firm U.S. response to the crackdown, rallying Western diplomatic pressure and shaping subsequent measures of support for Polish dissidents during a pivotal Cold War confrontation.

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