A student resolution written during the 1956 student protests in Czechoslovakia. It argues for a review of the national education system, specifically to allow for more focus on practical subjects than on Communism and Russian language classes. Additionally, it demands fairer political trials and punishments, while noting the overall deleterious affect that "the Soviet experience" has had on the country.

This transcript shows the Czech party elites choosing against violent repression of the mass protests in Wenceslas Square. More clearly than in almost any other Party document, the reasons for nonviolence are spelled out: such a solution would only temporarily "return calm," it would radicalize the youth, "the international support of the socialist countries can no longer be counted on," and "the capitalist states" might react with a "political and economic boycott."

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on the student strike situation.

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on the morning demonstration in Wenceslas Square and overheard conversations.

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on continued demonstrations in Prague and other Czech cities on November 20.

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on their protest regarding attacks on American journalists during the November 17-19 demonstrations in Prague.

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting that demonstrations continued over the weekend in Prague.

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on contradictions in the Czechoslovak press coverage of the demonstrations' aftermath.

Cable from the US embassy in Prague reporting on the establishment of a new organization for Czech independents, the "Civic Forum," and the publication of a list of demands.

The US embassy in Prague reports on the brutal suppression of the Czech students' demonstration.