Prague - Czechoslovakia - anniversary - Pioneer

Shool children were obligated to become members of the Communist youth organization called Pioneer (equivalent to Cub Scouts) and had to wear Pioneer uniforms during holidays and official celebrations. Pioneer was an organization for children from 3rd through 9th grade. Older aged students took membership in Union of Socialist Youth. Communist Party memebrship was offered to the most dedicated and faithful citizens from age 18. Prague, Czechoslovakia 1959. On this picture Pioneer member talks to car driver about a traffic infraction. (CTK Photo /Karel Mevald)

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