What were the membership numbers of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia in 1945 and early 1948?
The Communist Party of Czechoslovakia counted just 40,000 members in 1945. By early 1948, that number had swelled to 1.35 million.
Questions about 1948 Czechoslovak coup d'état
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did President Edvard Beneš capitulate during the 1948 coup d'état?
President Edvard Beneš capitulated on the 25th of February 1948 after fearing civil war and potential Soviet intervention. He accepted the resignations and formed a new government according to KSČ demands.
Who succeeded President Edvard Beneš after his resignation on the 2nd of June 1948?
Klement Gottwald succeeded President Edvard Beneš twelve days after his resignation on the 2nd of June 1948. This transition occurred following the death of Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk two weeks after the coup.
How many seats did Communists secure in the election held on the 30th of May 1948?
Communists secured an absolute majority of 214 seats within the single list from the National Front. That list won 89.2% of the vote in elections held on the 30th of May 1948.
What was the result of the European Recovery Program funding approved by Congress after the coup?
Congress approved over US$5 billion for the European Recovery Program's first year following public pressure against opposition to the Marshall Plan. This approval came after the loss of Czechoslovakia shocked millions across the West.