Alexander Dubcek27 August 1968
Dubcek returns from the Kremlin announces the repeal of democratic reforms
Czech Republic · Government / Communist Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Dubcek returns from the Kremlin announces the repeal of democratic reforms
Appointed to a group to prepare the Czech Communist Party's Action Programme
Czechoslovakia becomes a two state federation
Announces similar reforms to those by Gorbachev in Russia
The Communist Party of Czech announces it will give up its monopoly of power
Most members of the Government of Czechia were replaced by non-Communists
Husak nominates a federal cabinet, headed by Calfa. Forms the first non-communist Government in Czech since 1948
An elected independent non-Communist Government is formed under Havel. first non-Communist President in more than 40 yrs
Holds talks on reform and power sharing with Gustav Husak
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