Finlandia-katsaus 289

The new president takes over during the general strike. The effects of the strike are seen and felt in the streets, in public transportation, in harbours and roads. President Urho Kekkonen took up office on 1 March 1956. On the same day, a general strike and delivery strike of agricultural products were launched. Cinemas were closed, but some newsreels were made during the three-week strike. They …