VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 17. The Baltic States > c. Latvia > 1921, Jan. 26
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1921, Jan. 26
 
The Allied powers recognized the new state, and on Sept. 22 Latvia joined the League of Nations.  1
 
1922, May 1
 
The new constitution went into effect. It provided for a single-chamber parliament (Saiema) and ministerial responsibility.  2
 
Oct. 8
 
The elections resulted in a victory for the Social Democrats.  3
 
Nov. 14
 
Jnis Chakste became president.  4
 
 
 
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