- Diplomatic relations established in April 1919
- Relations stagnated during the heat of the Cold War, but were significantly improved afterwards when a consular agreement was signed in 1972
- 1974- Gierek, first Polish leader to visit the US, was proof of an improved tie between the two countries
- During the Solidarity movement in 1980, the U.S. provided $765 million in agricultural assistance for Poland
- When the Polish government tried to ban the Solidarity trade union, U.S.-Poland relations dipped a little, only to be reestablished in 1987
- Poland continues to be a loyal supporter of U.S. military endeavors, including anti-terrorism, human-rights issues, and UN reform.
EDWARD GIEREK
LEE A. FEINSTEIN
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2875.htm
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