Historical Events tagged with "ninth-of-may constitution"

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Politics & Government

Edvard Beneš Resigns as Czechoslovak President

June 7th, 1948 76 years ago

Edvard Beneš resigned as President of Czechoslovakia due to pressure to sign the controversial Ninth-of-May Constitution, which would establish a Communist regime. This decision was influenced by increasing Communist power and instability within the country, following the February coup d'état. Beneš's resignation paved the way for a complete communist takeover in Czechoslovakia and marked a significant shift in the nation's political landscape.

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