How One Man's Courage Sparked Democracy in Eastern Europe!

Discover the incredible story of Lech Wałęsa, the electrician who played a pivotal role in dismantling the Soviet Empire. This video delves into how this unlikely hero emerged from the Gdańsk shipyard strikes in 1980, transforming worker protests into Solidarity—the first independent trade union in Eastern Europe. Explore how Wałęsa's charismatic leadership galvanized a movement of over 10 million people demanding freedom and justice against an oppressive regime. Witness his peaceful resistance that inspired millions behind the Iron Curtain and led to significant political change across Eastern Europe by 1989.

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