VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > a. Poland > 1950
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1950
 
Poland's relations with the Western powers—having deteriorated steadily since the war—came close to the breaking point as several Western diplomats and correspondents were accused of hostile acts against the Polish government.  1
 
March 20
 
Hostility between Church and state led to the confiscation of Church lands and other restrictions on Catholic activities.  2
 
June 6
 
The East German Democratic Republic recognized the Oder-Neisse line as the final border. Most Germans east of this line had been expelled, and the region had been thoroughly polonized.  3
 
 
 
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