Becoming 'European:' The Diverging Paths of the Czech and Slovak Republics

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Donald A. Hempson III

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The Prague Metronome, constructed in 1991 overlooking the Vltava River

The Prague Metronome, constructed in 1991 overlooking the Vltava River

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Prague's Astronomical Clock, built in the early 15th century: 2007

Prague's Astronomical Clock, built in the early 15th century: 2007

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The Charles Bridge in Prague

The Charles Bridge in Prague

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Prague Castle at Night

Prague Castle at Night

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Slovak Republic Prime Minister Robert Fico

Slovak Republic Prime Minister Robert Fico

His Direction-Social Democracy Party joined with Slovak National Party and the People's Party to create a political coalition

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Slovak Republic Prime Minister Robert Fico

Slovak Republic Prime Minister Robert Fico

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The New 2 Euro Coin

The New 2 Euro Coin

Depicts the Coat of Arms of Slovakia-the Double Cross on Three Hills. Designed by Ivan Rehak

The .05 Euro Piece

The .05 Euro Piece

Depicts Krivan, a symbolic mountain in the High Tatras. Designed by Drahomir Zobek

Lighting the Pendulum 'Time Machine' in Prague

Lighting the Pendulum 'Time Machine' in Prague

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President and Founder of Czechoslavakia, Tomáš Masaryk

President and Founder of Czechoslavakia, Tomáš Masaryk

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Edvard Beneš, Foreign Minister and then Second President of Czechoslovakia

Edvard Beneš, Foreign Minister and then Second President of Czechoslovakia

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Bratislava, the capital of the Slovak Republic

Bratislava, the capital of the Slovak Republic

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The National Bank of Slovakia advertising the coming Euro (September 2008)

The National Bank of Slovakia advertising the coming Euro (September 2008)

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Bratislava Castle

Bratislava Castle

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Novy Most (New Bridge) over the Danube River in Bratislava, Slovakia

Novy Most (New Bridge) over the Danube River in Bratislava, Slovakia

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The Czech EU Presidency Symbol at the transition of the presidency to Sweden

The Czech EU Presidency Symbol at the transition of the presidency to Sweden

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Downtown Bratislava, Slovakia

Downtown Bratislava, Slovakia

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Prague Castle

Prague Castle

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Alexandr Vondra, Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs, and former Foreign Minister, of the Czech Republic

Alexandr Vondra, Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs, and former Foreign Minister, of the Czech Republic

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President of Czech Republic, and former Prime Minister, Václav Klaus

President of Czech Republic, and former Prime Minister, Václav Klaus

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Last President of Czechoslovakia and First President of the Czech Republic, Václav Havel

Last President of Czechoslovakia and First President of the Czech Republic, Václav Havel

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Leader of the People's Party and former Prime Minister of Slovakia, Vladimír Meciar

Leader of the People's Party and former Prime Minister of Slovakia, Vladimír Meciar

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Vltava River in Prague, as viewed from Prague Castle

Vltava River in Prague, as viewed from Prague Castle

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Wenceslas Square and the National Museum in Prague, 2005

Wenceslas Square and the National Museum in Prague, 2005

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Prague's Old Town Square, November 1989 during the Velvet Revolution that ended Communist rule

Prague's Old Town Square, November 1989 during the Velvet Revolution that ended Communist rule

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Representatives from the Czech Republic ceremoniously handing over the EU Presidency to Sweden

Representatives from the Czech Republic ceremoniously handing over the EU Presidency to Sweden

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