The militia prepares to attack Warsaw University students

1968-03-08/1968-03-23

Polish History Museum
Warszawa, Poland

In March 1968, student protests erupted in Poland, caused by the banning of a performance of Adam Mickiewicz’s play “Forefathers’ Eve” due to its “Russophobic” elements. Some 1,500 people were arrested.

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Title: The militia prepares to attack Warsaw University students
Date: 1968-03-08/1968-03-23
Location: Warsaw
Contributor: Polish History Museum | Contributed by East News
Original Source: EAST NEWS
Collection: Polish History Museum

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