VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > a. Poland > 1949, Jan. 25
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1949, Jan. 25
 
Poland joined the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (See 1949, Jan. 25).  1
 
Sept. 30
 
Poland again showed its adherence to Soviet and Cominform policy when it renounced its treaty of friendship with Yugoslavia.  2
 
Nov. 7
 
Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky of the Soviet Union was appointed minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the Polish army. The army was thoroughly reorganized along Soviet lines.  3
 
Nov. 11–13
 
The Central Committee of the United Workers' Party expelled a number of prominent members for Titoist leanings.  4
 
 
 
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