VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 18. Poland > 1922, Jan. 8
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1922, Jan. 8
 
The Vilna plebiscite showed a majority in favor of Poland, and the city and district were incorporated on April 18. The result was a bitter feud with Lithuania.  1
 
Nov. 5
 
The elections resulted in a victory of the Rightist parties. Pilsudski resigned as chief of state and became chief of the army staff.  2
 
Dec. 9
 
Gabriel Narutowicz was elected president by the Parliament, but he was assassinated on Dec. 18.  3
 
Dec. 20
 
STANISLAS WOJCIECHOWSKI became president.  4
The next few years were devoted to the work of reconstruction. The nation's finances were in bad condition; the parliamentary system was characterized by bitter strife between the more conservative and nationalist parties and the Socialists and peasants. At the same time there was much friction with the minorities (especially the Ukrainians and the Germans). Cabinets changed with great suddenness.  5
 
 
 
The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

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