The Czechoslovak people have made a great contribution toward the spiritual. cultural. and industrial development of the United States. Their deep dedication to the principles of decency and democracy is reflected in virtually every community of our great country. In paying tribute to the late Thomas Masaryk. the founding father and the first President of the Czechoslovak Republic. we are indeed honoring also those fine Czechoslovak immigrants who helped develop this Nation and their children. who are today listed among our finest citizens. Thomas Masaryk. the son of a humble coachman. born on March 7. 110 years ago. was. throughout his long. arduous. and fruitful life. a man of many facets: he was a distinguished teacher. an outstanding man of letters. an illustrious philosopher. and a born and inspiring leader of his oppressed countrymen. Great forces and great issues often make a man great. but in the case of Masaryk. certain forces within the man himself marked him for greatness.
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