Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia, 1968

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The response was overwhelming, and Czech and Slovak reformers took over the communist leadership.In April, the new leadership unveiled its “Action Program,” promising democratic elections, greater autonomy for Slovakia, freedom of speech and religion, the abolition of censorship, an end to restrictions on travel, and major industrial and agricultural reforms.

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