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This great leader was not born in a wealthy family and he did not have the advantages which the privileged and aristocrat people have.
Walesa was a simple electrician who had started his work at Lenin Shipyard. Having worked there for some time and having experienced the poor working conditions, he became a dissident trade-union activist.
Famous Social Reformers & Revolutionaries 3: Lech Wałęsa
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Introduction
Early Years and Personal Life
Lech Walesa and Solidarity Movement
Lech Walesa as the President of Poland
In His Later Years
Controversy and Allegations
Lech Walesa’s Views on Religion
Awards and Honors Given to Lech Walesa
Books and in Popular Culture
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Introduction
Lech Walesa, a charismatic leader from Poland, was born in Popowo, Poland, on 29th of September, 1943.
This great leader is a powerful politician, trade-union organizer, human rights activist, and a great philanthropist. He is the co-founder of ‘Solidarity’ which was the Soviet bloc’s first trade union.
Lech Walesa was the President of Poland from 1990 to 1995. He was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983. The people in Poland respect him.
This great leader was not born in a wealthy family and he did not have the advantages which the privileged and aristocrat people have.
Walesa was a simple electrician who had started his work at Lenin Shipyard. Having worked there for some time and having experienced the poor working conditions, he became a dissident trade-union activist.
Lech Walesa addressing a gathering of workers
The Communist authorities often persecuted him for his dissident activities. He was kept under strict surveillance. Eventually, he was fired from his job in 1976. He was arrested many times and persecuted.
In the month of August, 1980, there was a huge workers’ strike in the country. Lech Walesa’s role was very important at that time. In the month of August, 1980, he became instrumental and political
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