Tomáš Masaryk: The Father of Czechoslovakia

If George Washington and Plato had a baby, and that baby grew up to found a central European country, you'd have today's protagonist: Tomáš Masaryk, the father of Czechoslovakia.

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[fundykid]

Here is my favourite Masaryk quote: "Democracy is not only a state form, it is not something what is written in constitutions; democracy is a view of life, it consists in belief in human beings, in humanity, and there is no trust without love, there is no love without trust. I have already said before that democracy is a discussion. But the real discussion is possible only if people trust each other and if they are trying fairly to find the truth."

[andrewpopcicle]

I know it was almost 2 years ago that you posted this video, but thank you!

Tomas Masaryk is undoubtedly my favorite figure of the 20th century. His views were revolutionary, and founded the nation of my family. He, and his son were both incredibly interesting and important figures in history, who often get forgotten due to the cataclysmic events that surrounded their time in history.

Thank you again!

[truebluemiata]

I'm 63, my ancestors were from Bohemia, and I grew up hearing my parents talk about it yet until now I'd not heard the full story of my country land. Thanks!

[tho.m]

Great timing! (For those who don't know, today it's anniversary of the establishment of Czechoslovakia)

[Adikova]

Very heartwarming to see that someone out there cares about this tiny country's history. Very nice touch to post it on the 28th too! Thank you ❤️

[BadBoy]

Fun fact: Mexico City's most expensive avenue is named after him, Avenida Presidente Masaryk known locally only as Masaryk is like the equivalent of LA's Rodeo Drive or New York's 5th Avenue.
Full of exclusive shops and the most expensive restaurants in the city and at the heart of Polanco neighbourhood Mexico City's richest neighbourhood.

[Sokol]

I am so glad that you did video about Masaryk. Thank you very much Simon. :)

[rami_ungar_writer]

"The glory of a nation cannot be built on counterfeits." That line is more relevant now than it was then.

[artanox]

Hello from Czech republic and thanks for great video. BTW great timing on anniversary of establishment of the Czechoslovakia.

[ethanramos]

“As many languages you know, as many times you are a human being” Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk

[claireflower]

Wow, wow, thank you, today is anniversary of Czechoslovakia! You are smart! I know you love my country in this channel. Thank you🙏🏻👍🏻😘🍀Klara

[Czechhockeygirl]

Thank you for a great piece of on my country. Greatest Czech president ever. 🇨🇿

[kvetiapin]

4:22
"Masaryk worked his prdel off.."
Prdel means ass in Czech and Slovak both. Well played Simon

[cobracollie]

Where men cried: breakup of Yugoslavia

Also where men cried: breakup of Czechoslovakia

[flower_pilgrim]

"Masaryk worked his prdel off"? I just couldn't believe you said that... :D Still laughting. Thanks, Simon, you made my day.

[bryansisk]

I had a conversation with my Uncle the other day...he told me that this was his REAL LIFE uncle....i was super proud to share this with my Uncle thanx Simon

[Ironclad]

Thank you, Simon. You are awesome. And you guys behind the camera; you, too.

I am in Prague. It's 28th October. Pandemic. This is a treat.

[jessicaybarra]

How interesting! I was always told from my great grandpa (born in 1928) about his parents who came from Czechoslovakia (one passed away the year I was born, one two years later) in 1926. I always assumed when they came to Ellis Island from Czechoslovakia that it had been a country much longer than it had been. Thank you for the lovely video!

[ignitionfrn]

1:20 - Chapter 1 - Humble beginnings
5:05 - Chapter 2 - The times are a changin'
8:35 - Chapter 3 - Politics & war
11:55 - Chapter 4 - The president returns
15:45 - Chapter 5 - The 1st republic
19:15 - Chapter 6 - Collapse

[Litoff]

HA!! There's an avenue here in Mexico City called "President Masaryk Ave.", located in the most exclusive part of the city, filled with expensive restaurants, clubs, coffee shops and boutiques. It got it's name in 1936 obviously in honor of this nice bloke and a statue was inagurated by former mexican president Lázaro Cárdenas that same year.