Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
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1940 in Finland
Explore 7 historical events and records for Finland in 1940.
Historical records for Finland in 1940
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March
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Other events (month unknown)
Ambassadorial Return to Moscow
Paasikivi represented Finland in Moscow after the Winter War. His diplomatic mission sought to stabilize relations with the Soviet Union during a fragile peace.
Moscow Peace Acceptance
President Kallio's government accepted the difficult peace settlement that ended the Winter War. Finland preserved independence but ceded important territories to the Soviet Union.
Moscow Peace Treaty Negotiations
Paasikivi took part in negotiations that ended the Winter War through the Moscow Peace Treaty. Finland ceded territory while preserving its independence.
President of Finland
Appointed President of Finland
Winter War Peace Aftermath
Following the Moscow Peace Treaty, Mannerheim helped oversee the military consequences of territorial losses. Finland retained independence but faced an uncertain security future.
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