DC09 Posted September 8, 2004 #1 Share Posted September 8, 2004 WARSAW, Poland - The southern Polish city of Krakow decided Wednesday to name a square after former President Ronald Reagan in recognition of his role in ending communist rule. Krakow councilors voted 19-17 to give the name "Ronald Reagan Square" to the main square in Nowa Huta, a communist-era development built around a major steel plant. Currently called Central Square, it was the scene of numerous protests by workers in communist times. Reagan, who died at age 93 on June 5, is fondly remembered in Poland for his support of the anti-communist Solidarity movement during the period of martial law, imposed by Poland's communist authorities in 1981. After the fall of communism, Krakow made him an honorary resident in recognition of the part he played in the system's collapse. Opponents of the name change argued that Nowa Huta's residents had grown used to the square's existing name. Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellar Posted September 8, 2004 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Damn! I was there only a month ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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