As communism fell in Europe in the fall and winter of 1989,
several Americans were in Czechoslovakia and had the opportunity to witness a
pivotal moment in history. This traveling exhibit uses eyewitness accounts from Americans who were
there, including a professor, a student, a reporter and U.S. Embassy staff.
Their notes, pictures and videos combine to tell a fascinating story of
revolution and freedom.
A reception was held for the Czech and Slovak community on Saturday, September 20th. The exhibit was sent to its next venues in California at its conclusion. Several people attending the reception stood up and gave emotional personal accounts of their experiences during the Velvet Revolution. As an American, who has been fortunate to live in a free society, it was moving to hear their testimony.
For more information on this exhibition and all things Czech and Slovak, contact the following:
Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago, http://www.mzv.cz/chicago/en
Consulate General of Slovakia in NewYork, http://www.mzv.sk/
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