OBLIGATION to impose martial law for reasons of national security [...]. [Warsaw, December 13, 1981]. [...

OBLIGATION to impose martial law for reasons of national security [...]. [Warsaw, December 13, 1981]. [Subp.] Chairman of the Council of State of the Polish People's Republic.
Single-sided print on ark. 59.3x42 cm. Placard distributed in the streets after the imposition of martial law in Poland on December 13, 1981. "Tourism and sailing and rowing sports are banned"; restrictions may also be "introduced on the freedom of movement of residents [...] by introducing a militia hour [...], introduce censorship of mail [...] and control of telephone calls [...]. Persons [...] with respect to whom there is reasonable suspicion that [...] will carry out activities that threaten state security may be interned in detention centers [...]." Under the text a handwritten note: "13. XII - 1981". Traces of folding, good condition overall.