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Author(s): Jan Cholínský
Subject(s): Conference Report
Published by: Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Keywords: Josef Kalvoda; conference reports; Christian-democratic movement; cold war; conference reports;

Summary/Abstract: Report from a conference held in May 2023 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Professor Josef Kalvoda, a prominent Czech politician, historian, and anti-communist activist. The conference, organized by the Centrum Vysočina and supported by various institutions, featured several speakers who discussed Kalvoda's life, work, and legacy in the context of Czech and Central European history of the 20th century. The web page summarizes the main topics and arguments of the speakers, as well as the events and activities that took place during the two-day conference, such as the unveiling of a memorial plaque in Kalvoda's birthplace. The web page also provides links to online video recordings of the conference and some photos of the participants. The web page aims to honor the memory and contribution of Kalvoda, who played a significant role in the struggle for freedom and democracy in his homeland and abroad.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 42-43
  • Page Range: 251-258
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Czech
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