August 21, 1968: The Fall of the Prague Spring
On August 21, 1968, the Prague Spring, a period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia, came to an abrupt end as Soviet-led Warsaw Pact troops invaded the country. The invasion was…
Commemoration of 57 Years Since the Soviet Invasion That Ended the Prague Spring
Today marks the 57th anniversary of the Soviet-led invasion that ended the Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia. On the night of August 20-21, 1968, Soviet forces, under the orders of then-Leader…