Slavik, Juraj, 1890-1969

Photo of Czech Ambassador Juraj Slavik after he resigned his diplomatic post in protest over the Communist coup in his homeland. Slavik, shown here at a press conference, said he was convinced that President Edouard Benes "acted under terrible pressure and duress" during the Communist coup. From: Beth Gore.

While a moving van is backed up to the door to take away the personal belongings of his family, Czech Ambassador Juraj Slavik leaves the Embassy in Washington for other quarters after resigning his diplomatic post in protest over the Communist coup in his homeland. From: Beth Gore.

Czech Ambassador Juraj Slavik shown leaving the Embassy in Washington after he resigned his diplomatic post in protest over the Communist Coup in his homeland. From: Beth Gore.

Photograph of Hon. Juraj Slavik, recently named Ambassador to the United States from Czechoslovakia. He succeeds Vladimir Hurban. From: Beth Gore.