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October 25, 1989

Czechoslovak Ministry of Interior Memorandum, 'The Security Situation in the CSSR in the Period Before 28 October'

The Czechoslovak Ministry of the Interior reports on anti- government activity. Anti-socialist forces in Hungary are collaborating with those in Czechoslovakia. A demonstration on 28 October, 1989 is anticipated in Prague. Security measures have been taken in an attempt to prevent these groups from meeting, propagandizing, and organizing the demonstration.

November 24, 1989

Speech by Premier Ladislav Adamec at the Extraordinary Session of the Czechoslovak Communist Party Central Committee

This transcript shows the Czech party elites choosing against violent repression of the mass protests in Wenceslas Square. More clearly than in almost any other Party document, the reasons for nonviolence are spelled out: such a solution would only temporarily "return calm," it would radicalize the youth, "the international support of the socialist countries can no longer be counted on," and "the capitalist states" might react with a "political and economic boycott."

November 21, 1989

Cable from US Embassy in Prague on Czech Demonstrations

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on the student strike situation.

November 21, 1989

Cable from US Embassy in Prague on Czech Demonstrations

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on the morning demonstration in Wenceslas Square and overheard conversations.

November 21, 1989

Cable from US Embassy in Prague on Czech Demonstrations

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on continued demonstrations in Prague and other Czech cities on November 20.

November 20, 1989

Cable from US Embassy in Prague on Czech Demonstrations

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on their protest regarding attacks on American journalists during the November 17-19 demonstrations in Prague.

November 20, 1989

Cable from US Embassy in Prague on Czech Demonstrations

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting that demonstrations continued over the weekend in Prague.

November 20, 1989

Cable from US Embassy in Prague on Czech Demonstrations

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on contradictions in the Czechoslovak press coverage of the demonstrations' aftermath.

November 20, 1989

Cable from US Embassy in Prague on Czech Demonstrations

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on the establishment of a new organization for Czech independents, the "Civic Forum," and the publication of a list of demands.

November 18, 1989

Cable from US Embassy in Prague on Czech Demonstrations

The US embassy in Prague reports on the brutal suppression of the Czech students' demonstration.

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