RADIA WOLNA EUROPA FREE
Politicians’ debates concentrating on various plans referring to the future democratic system of Poland and definitions of independence connected with the system were also presented on the Radio Free Europe, and in this context, attempts were made to find methods of developing so-called pressure groups which could effectively influence the American authorities.
The literary programme with a strong political tinge propagating the freedom of speech and beliefs placed special emphasis on the Polish cause. Among some other distinguishing programmes there were also Jan Lechoń’s discussions at the round table presenting opinions of independent writers, scholars and specialists. One of its significant programmes was a daily international commentary. Under their leadership, the RFE considerably developed its programme activity, hired several new permanent employees, thus expanding the editorial team, and, what is particularly important, acquired a new spacious office at the prestigious address of Park Avenue 110 West 57th Street in Manhattan. After just one year, he was replaced by Stanisław Strzetelski, who appointed Zygmunt Lityński as his deputy. The first director in New York was Lesław Bodeński. Summary/Abstract: The Polish Station of Radio Free Europe in New York had commenced its activity almost two years earlier than the Munich station, i.e. Published by: Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna Keywords: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Polish emigration New York
Subject(s): Political history, Social history, Migration Studies Polish Station of Radio Free Europe in New York Author(s): Wiesława Piątkowska-Stepaniak
Polska Rozgłośnia Radia Wolna Europa w Nowym Jorku
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