VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 15. The Scandinavian States > e. Finland > 1944, Aug. 1
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1944, Aug. 1
 
Risto Ryti, president of Finland, resigned his office, and the Finnish parliament voted Marshal Karl Gustav Mannerheim to succeed him.  1
 
Nov. 10
 
Juho Paasikivi formed a new cabinet. The Finnish Communist Party, having secured recognition, prepared to contest the elections.  2
 
1945, March 3
 
FINLAND DECLARED WAR ON GERMANY. (See Finland)  3
 
 
 
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