Congressman Edwards to Report on Poland Trip: Evaluating the Situation after Martial Law and Solidarity Banishment, 1982-03-08
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0016
Congressman Edwards to Report on Poland Trip: Evaluating the Situation after Martial Law and Solidarity Banishment, 1982-03-08
Scope and Contents
Congressman Mickey Edwards held a press conference to report on his trip to Poland as part of a seven-member delegation. They visited several countries to evaluate the situation in Poland after martial law was imposed and Solidarity was banished. The delegation met with various officials, including the Secretary General of NATO and Pope John Paul II, to discuss the tensions in Poland and the plight of refugees. The trip included visits to refugee camps and meetings with exiled Solidarity leaders and Polish citizens.
Dates
- Creation: 1982-03-08
Creator
Full Extent
2 pages
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
97th (1981-1983)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository