Czech communist politician (1896–1953) who was elected as Czechoslovakia's first Communist president following the 1948 Czechoslovak coup d'état, holding power until his death; an ally of Joseph Stalin, Gottwald imposed the Stalinist Soviet model of government on the country. TLS in Czech, signed “Gottwald,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, President of Czechoslovakia letterhead, July 10, 1952. Untranslated official letter regarding the appointments of diplomats to Turkey and Iran. In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge.
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