9h 57min, nov 21, 1989 y - Czechoslovakia - Velvet Revolution

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protests grew in november, grew more after police brutality.
Havel forms the Civic Forum group which made the gov made no attempt for arrest .

gov thought if they facilitated some reform then they would remain in power and stop protests.
gov listened to the Civic Forum's Principles which changed the constitution

gov resigned.
havel elected as president in december 28th
opens borders to allow access to West European states

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