VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > a. Poland > 1957, Jan. 20
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1957, Jan. 20
 
The National Front, led by Gomulka, was victorious in the national elections.  1
 
Feb. 27
 
Parliament approved the new government of Premier Josef Cyrankiewicz.  2
 
May 1
 
Subject to U.S. congressional authorization, the United States formally agreed to provide $95 million in aid in the form of commodities and mining machinery, and a month later (June 7) arranged two loans to Poland amounting to $48,900,000.  3
 
 
 
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