The Velvet Revolution refers to a non-violent revolution that took place in Czechoslovakia in 1989. It marked the peaceful transition from communism to democracy, leading to Vaclav Havel becoming president.
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Vaclav Havel: A prominent dissident writer who became the first President of post-communist Czechoslovakia after the Velvet Revolution.
Charter 77: An organization formed during communist rule in Czechoslovakia that advocated for human rights, laying groundwork for democratic changes during the Velvet Revolution.
Fall of Communism: Refers to the collapse of communist regimes across Eastern Europe between 1989 and 1991, including events like the Velvet Revolution.