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A spark of freedom can light up the future of many.

#OnThisDay, 35 years ago, the Velvet Revolution began in Prague.

When people took to the streets in the autumn of 1989, they risked their own freedom to achieve it for all.

Their unity inspired Europe and the world, and their peaceful revolution changed the course of history forever.

#VelvetRevolution

People celebrating at the Prague Hradcany Castle in support of Vaclav Havel, following his election as Czechoslovakia's first non-communist president since 1948. They wave flags and make the victory sign with their hands.
Young people waving from a tramway in support of Vaclav Havel's presidency during the protest rally on 17 December 1989 near Wenceslas Square in Prague. They are leaning out the window and making the victory sign with their hands.
Students waving country flags, during a protest rally in front of mounted statue of St. Wenceslas and National Museum at Wenceslas Square in Prague. Many flags are waving, and a little stage is set before the statue.
Students making victory signs and lighting candles in support of Vaclav Havel's presidency during a protest rally in Albertov quarter in Prague. On the banner on the right is written: "Liberty"
#OnThisDay #velvetrevolution

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