The Coup in CZECHOSLOVAKIA
Czechoslovakia, 1948
- a soviet led czechoslovakian communist party took over power in 1948
- use of force (Jank Masaryk was killed)
- supported militarily and economically by the USSR
- was seen as a major threat to spread of communism in europe
“The seeds of totalitarian regimes are nurtured by misery and want.” Harry S. Truman, March 3, 1947
Subjunctive question: if the USSR didn't back the Czech communist group up would the US been able to stop them?
Summary: Letting a Soviet party take over Czechoslovakia which led to a scare of communism spreading. This party being entirely supported by the USSR and their military.