Klement Gottwald - Vaclav Nosek - Peoples Militia

Czechoslovakia, after the Communist putsch in February 1948 democracy vanished and a totalitarian system lasting more than 40 years was established. Communist Party of Czechoslovakia unleashed a campaign against the would be reactionaries and brought fear to the general population. It illegaly established armed workers militia, later renamed Peoples Militia. On the 28th of February this militia marched around Old Town Square. Klement Gottwald, the new Prime Minister with his Deputy, Antonin Zapotocky and Minister of Interior, Vaclav Nosek (front). CTK Vintage Photo

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