Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (1850-1937)
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A marker commemorating the first President of Czechoslovakia's visit to Philadelphia.
Waymark Code: WM4WP2
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2008
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1st President of Czechoslovakia (1918-1935). On October 26, 1918, he led a gathering of 25 delegates from 12 Central & East European nations at Independence Hall, and delivered the Declaration of Common Aims, a Declaration of Independence for these nations.
Marker Name: Tomas Garrigue Masaryk
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 07/23/2002
Marker Type: City
Location: Independence Mall West, Between Chestnut and Samson, Philadelphia
Category: Ethnic & Immigration, Government & Politics, Government & Politics 20th Century
Website: [Web Link]
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