Monday, August 4, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
40th anniversary of Prague Spring
In August 1968, Soviet troops rolled into Prague, Czechoslovakia, to occupy the country and halt the democratic and economic reform efforts of the new Czech Communist Party leader Alexander Dubcek. Czechoslovakia remained under Soviet control until 1990.11:00 a.m.GuestsNicholas Hayes: Professor of History and University Chair in Critical Thinking at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minn.Resources
Power, Politics and the Olympics: The Games Behind the Games
A documentary from the America Abroad series, about international politics and the Olympic movement-- past, present and future.12:00 p.m.Resources
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