History of Czechoslovakia (1989–1992)

The last period in Czechoslovak history began with the Velvet Revolution from 17 to 28 November 1989 that overthrew the communist government, and ended with the dissolution of Czechoslovakia on 1 January 1993. == Velvet Revolution == === Background === Although in March 1987 Gustáv Husák nominally committed Czechoslovakia to follow the program of perestroika, he nevertheless cautioned the party in October 1987 not to "hasten solutions too quickly" so as to "minimize the risks that could occur." (1 December 1987) On 17 December 1987 Husák resigned as head of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSC).

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