Gdansk

I would like to have informations about the following question: My grandfather, born in Gdansk Poland, just died and had in his heritage several coins, they were bought by my greatgrandparents before Worldwar II and are since then in their possesion.

Superb 1861-P Paquet Reverse Double Eagle at ANA Convention : Coin Collecting News 2009

Indeed, the processes which started in Gdansk in 1980 revolutionised that part of the globe, restoring democracy to several countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Poland and the Twenty-First Century 1997

In 1970, workers 'revolts in Gdansk and Szczecin brought down Gomulka; Gierek took over.

The Polish Government in Exile and Poland After Martial Law 1983

Those on the Baltic coast, especially in Gdansk, gave birth to the Solidarity movement.

The Polish Government in Exile and Poland After Martial Law 1983

Those shipyards could not compete against the Polish shipyards in Gdansk.

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Big signs I've seen saying Gdansk, which is the shipyard where he first formed Solidarity.

CNN Transcript Apr 8, 2005 2005

The group formed in Stockholm, Sweden around 1978/9 and were briefly called Gdansk before settling on Kitchen etc.

New Wave Fever 2005

Big signs I've seen saying Gdansk, which is the shipyard where he first formed Solidarity.

CNN Transcript Apr 8, 2005 2005

In August 1980, a worker's strike in Poland led to a compromise known as the Gdansk Agreement, in which the Communist government agreed to several compromises with the strikers, including the legal formation of a worker's union -- which became Solidarity.

Making the History of 1989 1989

In August 1980, a worker's strike in Poland led to a compromise known as the Gdansk Agreement, in which the Communist government agreed to allow democratic changes within the government, including the legal formation of a worker's union—which became Solidarity.

Making the History of 1989 1989