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Solidarity
In Poland, the free trade union, Solidarity, is created. The first step in Eastern Europe opposing ocmmunism. -
Protests
Widespreads protests are seen in Hungary. Many are opposing the communist rule. -
Elections
The first free elections are held in Poland, only nine years after the creation of Solidarity. -
Elections
After on going protests, Communist leaders in Hungary agree to hold the first free elections in 1990. -
Romania
The tyrranical Communist leader Nicolae Ceausesau leads the country. -
Poland
Poland elects its first non-communist leader, Tadeusz Mazowiecki. -
Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall falls after 38 years. -
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Velvet Revolution
The Czech people led by Vaclav Havel over throw the communist rulers. Havel is the first president of Czechoslovakia. -
Romania Fighting
As the people of Romania grow uneasy, Ceausesau is not happy with what he sees. So, he goes out to stomp out the revolution but is met with heavy resistance. The fighting kills many and leaves the country in ruins, but the country is soon able to become free.
