Jon L. Christensen: “Mr. Speaker, Tomas G. Masaryk was a professor of philosophy who became…”

On the recordOctober 2, 2001

Mr. Speaker, Tomas G. Masaryk was a professor of philosophy who became the first President of Czechoslovakia and served in that capacity until ill health forced his retirement in 1935. Based on his public service and writings, which include the Czechoslovakian Declaration of Independence, many have referred to Masaryk as the father of democratic Czechoslovakia. H.R. 1161, as introduced, authorizes the American Friends of the Czech Republic to establish a memorial to Tomas G. Masaryk on a specific parcel of Federal land at 19th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue here in Washington, D.C. The legislation stated that the memorial would be established in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act, and that it would be funded privately. Clearly, Mr. Masaryk is an important and compelling figure not only in Czech history but in the history of democracy.

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Jon L. Christensen

Nebraska

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Discussing H.R. 1161 to establish a memorial for Tomas G. Masaryk in Washington, D.C.

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Jon L. Christensen: “Mr. Speaker, Tomas G. Masaryk was a professor of philosophy who became the first President of Czechoslovakia and served…”

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