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Kladno strikers, October 1918
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Kladno strikers, October 1918
The people of Kladno gather in the centre of their city in Bohemia, north west of Prague, on strike in support of an independent Czechoslovak republic. Later in October they gained their wish as the Austro-Hungarian empire collapsed and Czechoslovakia was established. Date: 14 October 1918
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In this evocative image from October 14, 1918, the people of Kladno, a city located northwest of Prague in Bohemia, gather in the town center to express their support for an independent Czechoslovak republic. At the time, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was on the brink of collapse, and the Czechoslovak National Council, which had been advocating for Czechoslovak self-determination, called for a general strike across Bohemia and Moravia. The Kladno strikers, dressed in their work clothes and carrying Czechoslovak flags, are seen here assembled on a bustling street, their determined expressions reflecting the intensity of their political convictions. The scene is a testament to the power of collective action and the desire for national self-determination that swept through Central Europe during the final days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in Czechoslovak history, as the people of Kladno and other cities and towns across Bohemia and Moravia demanded their right to self-governance. Their efforts paid off, as the Austro-Hungarian empire disintegrated, and on October 28, 1918, the Czechoslovak National Council declared the establishment of an independent Czechoslovakia. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and determination of the Czechoslovak people during a time of political upheaval and the importance of collective action in shaping the course of history.
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