# Kielce pogrom (1946)

URL: https://poland-history.com/timeline/1946-kielce-pogrom
Location: Kielce

A mob attacked Holocaust survivors in Kielce, killing 42 Jews and prompting emigration of Jews from Poland. Within the broader People'S Republic period: Shifted westward and placed under communist rule, Poland rebuilt from the war but repeatedly rose against the regime, until the Solidarity movement forced a negotiated transition in 1989. At this point in the timeline (4 July 1946), the governing authority was Bolesław Bierut (President of the State National Council, later President of Poland). Communist leader who headed the KRN from 1944, was President 1947–1952 and led Poland through its Stalinist period. Kielce pogrom mattered because violence against people and institutions left a lasting mark on Polish political life and memory. The event is placed here so readers can follow it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion and culture across Polish history.

## Why it matters
Kielce pogrom mattered because violence against people and institutions left a lasting mark on Polish political life and memory.

Ruler at the time: [Prehistoric communities](https://poland-history.com/rulers/prehistoric-communities)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Kielce pogrom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kielce_pogrom)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Kielce pogrom](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Kielce+pogrom)
- [Wikipedia — Polish People's Republic (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_People's_Republic)