Union of Polish Youth
Związek Młodzieży Polskiej (Union or Association of Polish Youth, abbr. ZMP) was a Polish communist youth organization, existing from 1948 to 1956. It was subordinated to Polish United Workers' Party
| Union of Polish Youth Związek Młodzieży Polskiej | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Dissolved | 1956 |
| Ideology | |
| Mother party | Polish United Workers' Party |
| International affiliation | WFDY |
| National affiliation | National Front |
It was formed from the Union of Youth Struggle (Związek Walki Młodych) and several other organizations.
For several years it supervised Polish scouting. Membership in it was often obligatory (officially or unofficially) for various purposes, such as being able to attend the universities. Membership was refused to those who were deemed "unsuitable" - due to non-worker/peasant family background, or their ties with the pro-West World War II-era Polish forces or resistance.
Its membership grew from almost 0.5 million in 1948, to over 1 million in 1951 and over 2 million in 1955.
The uniform of a ZMP member consisted of a green shirt and red tie.
At the moment traditions and heritage of Union of Polish Youth is preserved in Poland by Progressive Youth of Poland.
See also
References
- (in Polish) Związek Walki Młodych – Związek Młodzieży Polskiej on the pages of the Polish Institute of National Remembrance