In 1981, the Soviet-backed Polish government declared martial law to crush a budding democratic opposition movement.
The CIA provided money that helped Solidarity print newspapers, broadcast radio programs, and conduct an information cam.
Reagan authorized a Covert CIA operation codenamed QRHELPFUL to support dissident groups, particularly the trade union Solidarity.
It was the most significant crisis of Ronald Reagan\'s fledgling presidency.
Moscow and Washington were on a collision course.
In 1981, the Soviet-backed Polish government declared martial law to crush a budding democratic opposition movement