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Who was Jaruzelski's predecessor as the First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party?

  • Stanisław Kania

  • Edward Gierek

  • Joachim Lelewel

  • Henryk Józewski

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Stanisław Kania was Jaruzelski's predecessor as the First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party. He served in this position from 1976 to 1980. During his time in office, he faced a number of challenges, including the economic crisis and the rise of Solidarity. In December 1980, he was forced to resign after the declaration of martial law.
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