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Time Magazine – February 11, 1946 – Vol. 47, No. 6 – Featuring Poland's Stanislaw Mikolajczyk
This vintage issue of Time Magazine, dated February 11, 1946 (Vol. 47, No. 6), features Stanislaw Mikolajczyk, former Prime Minister of Poland and leader of the Polish Peasant Party, on the cover. The magazine is in good condition, and the exact item shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please check the pictures to assess the item's condition before purchasing.
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk (1901–1966) was a central figure in Poland’s wartime and postwar political struggles. As Prime Minister of the Polish government-in-exile during World War II, he advocated for a free and democratic Poland, opposing both Nazi occupation and Soviet control. After the war, he returned to Poland in 1945 in an attempt to cooperate with the Soviet-backed Provisional Government, hoping to lead the country toward democratic elections. However, he quickly found himself at odds with Stalinist forces and the growing dominance of the Communist Party. By early 1946, the political tension in Poland was escalating, and Mikolajczyk's position as a democratic leader in a shifting regime placed him in growing personal and political peril.
This issue is enclosed in a plastic protective covering for preservation. We also offer combined shipping upon request.
A significant collectible for those interested in Eastern European history, Cold War politics, or postwar democratic resistance movements.