De-Stalinisation And The Secret Speech Flashcards
What was announced in June 1955?
The government announced a meeting of the first party congress since Stalin’s death?
When was the meeting of the first party congress since Stalin’s death?
February 25th 1956
Why was the secret speech held in a closed session?
Members of the presidium were uneasy at the thought of delegates debating Stalins rule so soon after his death.
Why was it named the secret speech?
Was to be held in secret with none of the 1400 delegates able to ask questions.
What was the secret speech titled?
On the Cult of Personality and it’s Consequences
What points did Khrushchev make in the speech
Accused Stalin of terror,torture, mass arrests and executions.
Quote from the speech?
Tremendous harm to the cause of socialist progress
How did people in the Soviet Union respond to the speech?
It was met with a resounding applause. Copies were sent to foreign parties and filtered through the ranks.
How did people in the West respond?
The communist party USA lost more than 30,000 members within weeks.
