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November 23, 1989

Teleprint, 'Summary of the Demands Made by Opposition Groups Represented by the Civic Forum'

The demands for reform by the Civic Forum and the anti-communism movement in Czechoslovakia are outlined, in regards to the legal system, political system, economy, and a general re-structuring of power. The general decline in support of the CPCz and growth of support for opposition groups is apparent.

November 23, 1989

Teleprint from Jozef Lenárt, Secretary of CC CPS, to Regional Committees and Municipal Committees in Prague and Bratislava

Lenart presents information on an upcoming strike, planned by a now-unified organization of protesters called the Civic Forum. He reports the demands of the Civic Forum, explicated in their proclamation.

November 19, 1989

Teleprint from CC CPCz to First Secretary CC CPCz and Secretaries of Regional and District Committees

Following an anti-government protest in Prague, information has been reported on plans for another general strike in the CSSR on 27 November.

November 21, 1989

Teleprint from the Presidium of the CC CPS to the Secretaries of Regional Committees of the CPCz [and] CPS and the Party Municipal Committees in Prague and Bratislava

The Presidium reports recent anti-socialist disturbances in Prague, with the organizers allegedly influencing and manipulating the public, especially targeting students. It is emphasized that the CPCz and CPS must maintain order, and affirm the socialist position through media outlets.

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.

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