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1948 in Finland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Finland in 1948.

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Historical records for Finland in 1948

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July

29 July 1948

Government Ends

Pekkala, Mauno · Helsinki · Prime Minister of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.

29 July 1948

Prime Minister

Fagerholm, Karl-August · Helsinki · Prime Minister of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.

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1948

Friendship Cooperation Treaty Negotiated

Paasikivi, Juho Kusti · Moscow · President of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

Paasikivi negotiated the framework for the Finnish-Soviet Agreement of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. The treaty aimed to address Soviet security concerns while preserving Finnish sovereignty.

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