the Velvet Revolution

GPTKB entity

Statements (129)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:revolution
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Velvet_Divorce
gptkb:Czechoslovak_Socialist_Republic
Public Against Violence
dissolution of Czechoslovakia
gptkbp:characterized_by gptkb:political_debates
gptkb:cultural_revival
civic engagement
social change
demands for democracy
public speeches
non-violent resistance
mass mobilization
calls for reform
symbolic acts
non-violent protests
unity among diverse groups
peaceful protests
economic transformation
candlelight vigils
emphasis on human rights
political awakening
European integration aspirations
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:memorials
gptkb:educational_programs
annual celebrations
November 17 as a national holiday
gptkbp:cultural_impact artistic expression
political activism
renewed interest in civil rights
gptkbp:end_date December 29, 1989
gptkbp:government_type parliamentary democracy
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Cold_War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Velvet Revolution
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Prague_Spring
dissident movements
Solidarity movement in Poland
gptkbp:international_response support from Western countries
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Alexander_Dubček
gptkb:labor_unions
gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:artists
gptkb:intellectuals
gptkb:Václav_Havel
student organizations
international observers
ordinary citizens
mass media coverage
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in November 17
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:books
gptkb:historical_records
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films
historical archives
films and literature
gptkbp:is_opposed_by communist government
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:historical_milestone
peaceful transition
successful civil resistance
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Alexander_Dubček
gptkb:Václav_Havel
gptkbp:led_to end of communist rule
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future movements
peaceful transition of power
gptkbp:media_appearances independent media
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:1989
gptkb:Czechoslovakia
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Czechoslovakia
gptkbp:resulted_in democratic reforms
fall of communism in Czechoslovakia
gptkbp:signed_by transition to democracy
gptkbp:significant_event gptkb:political_negotiations
student protests
mass demonstrations
gptkbp:start_date November 17, 1989
gptkbp:takes_place_in gptkb:Slovakia
gptkb:Czech_Republic
gptkbp:type non-violent protest
gptkbp:was_affecting gptkb:Eastern_Europe
gptkb:European_integration
Cold War dynamics
gptkbp:was_characterized_by gptkb:political_negotiations
gptkb:public_discourse
gptkb:Resistance
gptkb:media_coverage
gptkb:social_movements
civic engagement
cultural expressions
artistic performances
community organizing
grassroots mobilization
public gatherings
public speeches
youth activism
political activism
political rallies
calls for reform
dialogue with authorities
symbolic acts
calls for justice
cultural resistance
calls for peace
mass demonstrations
peaceful protests
advocacy for human rights
calls for dialogue
civic protests
calls for social justice
demands for accountability
calls for transparency
demands for freedom
solidarity actions
calls for democracy
calls for solidarity
demands for equality
demands for political change
demands for cooperation
demands for unity
gptkbp:was_followed_by split of Czechoslovakia
gptkbp:was_influenced_by Gorbachev's policies
dissident movements
international support
gptkbp:was_supported_by gptkb:students
gptkb:artists
gptkb:intellectuals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Eastern_Bloc
gptkb:Czechoslovakia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4