1948 Coup in Czechoslovakia
- A Soviet led Czechoslovakian Communist party took over power in 1948
- Use of force (Jan Masaryk was killed)
- Supported militarily and economically by the USSR
- Was seen as a major threat to spread of Communism in Europe
Interesting Fact
The 1948 Coup in Czechoslovakia was the in the top 10 Coup d'Etats' in history, ranking #5.
Quote
"Because of my parents' love of democracy, we came to America after being driven twice from our home in Czechoslovakia - first by Hitler and then by Stalin."
- Madeleine Albright
- Madeleine Albright
Subjunctive Question
Would the spread of Communism have been less dramatic if the Coup in Czechosolvakia was not supported by the USSR?
Summary
A Soviet led Czechoslovakian Communist party took over power in 1948. Where the US used money to stop the spread of Communism, the USSR used threat and force to encourage it. It was supported militarily and economically by the USSR. This was seen as a major threat to the spread of Communism in Europe.