The threat of manipulation in the periodicals of the Polish People’s Republic? The image of the celebration of the Millennium of the Baptism of Poland and the Millennium of the Baptism of Poland in the press for blind people

The chapter by Jakub Stefańczyk analyzes how the press for blind people in the Polish People’s Republic presented the celebrations of the Millennium of the Baptism of Poland and the Millennium of the Polish State. The author discusses the specificity and history of the press for the blind, focusing on key periodicals such as “Pochodnia” and “Nasz Świat.” The chapter divides the analyzed texts into four categories: descriptions of nationwide celebrations, celebrations among the blind, historical articles, and texts about the Second Vatican Council. The author emphasizes that in the press for the blind, state celebrations dominated, while church celebrations were marginalized or omitted. In the conclusion, the author raises the question of possible manipulation in the presentation of events in these periodicals, pointing to the need for further research in this area.