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3 September 2025

In Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025, Andrzej Gwiazda, an opposition activist and co-founder of the Free Trade Unions of the Coast and NSZZ 'Solidarity', smokes a cigarette during a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. That month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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#12701150

31 August 2025

Participants lay wreaths at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. That month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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31 August 2025

Participants lay wreaths at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. That month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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31 August 2025

In Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025, Andrzej Gwiazda, an opposition activist and co-founder of the Free Trade Unions of the Coast and NSZZ 'Solidarity', and his wife Joanna Duda-Gwiazda smoke cigarettes during a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. That month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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31 August 2025

In Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025, Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland, participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. In that month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary takes place in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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31 August 2025

A member of the Solidarity trade union participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. In that month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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31 August 2025

A member of the Solidarity trade union participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. In that month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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31 August 2025

In Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025, Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland, participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. In that month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary takes place in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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#12701157

31 August 2025

In Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025, Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland, and Andrzej Duda, former President of Poland, take a photo with a supporter wearing a T-shirt with the words 'Patriots with Nawrocki' written on it. Piotr Duda, chairman of the Solidarity trade union, takes the photo during a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. That month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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31 August 2025

In Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025, Andrzej Gwiazda, an opposition activist and co-founder of the Free Trade Unions of the Coast and NSZZ 'Solidarity', smokes a cigarette during a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. That month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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31 August 2025

In Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025, Andrzej Gwiazda, an opposition activist and co-founder of the Free Trade Unions of the Coast and NSZZ 'Solidarity', smokes a cigarette during a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. That month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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#12701149

31 August 2025

In Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025, Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland, participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. In that month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary takes place in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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31 August 2025

In Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025, Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland, participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the gate of the Gdansk Shipyard. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. In that month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary takes place in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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#12699353

31 August 2025

The image of the Virgin Mary is at the Gdansk Shipyard during the 45th anniversary of the signing of the August Agreements and the founding of the NSZZ 'Solidarnosc' trade union in Gdansk, Poland, on August 31, 2025. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. That month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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#12699412

31 August 2025

Participants of the official meeting of the Gdansk Regional Board of the NSZZ 'Solidarnosc' Trade Union gather in the BHP Hall on August 31, 2025, in Gdansk, Poland. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. That month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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31 August 2025

Participants of the official meeting of the Gdansk Regional Board of the NSZZ 'Solidarnosc' Trade Union gather in the BHP Hall on August 31, 2025, in Gdansk, Poland. On August 31, 1980, the August Agreements are signed between the democratic opposition and the communist government. That month, around 700,000 people take part in strikes, and the newly founded trade union Solidarity attracts 9-10 million members. To commemorate these events, an anniversary is held in the BHP Hall of the Gdansk Shipyard, and flowers are laid at the shipyard gate.

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