Mieczysław Moczar

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Mieczysław Moczar (original name Mikołaj Demko, pseudonym Mietek, born December 25, 1913 in Łódź - died November 1, 1986) was a Polish communist who played a prominent role in the history of the Polish People's Republic. He was a highly placed member of the Polish United Workers Party, a member of its Central Committee from 1965 to 1981 (one of its secretaries in 1968-1971) and a member of its Politburo in 1970-1971 and 1980-1981. He was a general in the Polish People's Army and held many high level posts in the government, serving as Minister of the Interior (1964-1968) and chairman of The Supreme Chamber of Control of Poland (1971-1983). He is best known for his role in the so-called March 1968 events in Poland, in which he led the faction of hardliners inside the Communist Party.

Author of the book:

• Barwy walki (The colours of a fight) (1963, 1979, 1988) Published by Krajowa Agencja Wydawnicza, ISBN 8303022466.