Nov 17, 2023

Slovakia Freedom and Democracy Day 2023

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Today’s Doodle celebrates Slovakia Freedom and Democracy Day! Each year, Slovakians around the world commemorate the watershed moments that transformed their country into a free nation.

One of these turning points occurred in November 1939, when Czechoslovakian students organized a series of peaceful protests. Thousands joined to demand their freedom from the Nazi occupation.

Although the protests initially failed, they inspired the "Gentle Revolution" five decades later. Led by students and artists, the second series of nonviolent demonstrations took place in Prague and Bratislava. On this day in 1989, their acts of civil disobedience forced the authoritarian government to agree to a peaceful transition to democracy.

Thousands of people jingled their keys to celebrate this pivotal moment in history, a symbolic act of unlocking democracy that activists still use in demonstrations today.

For many, this holiday is a powerful reminder that civil disobedience can lead to remarkable change.

Happy Freedom and Democracy Day, Slovakia!

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