Thomas Garrigue Masaryk was principal founder and first president of Czechoslovakia (1918-1935). A philosophy professor at the university of Prague, he led the Czech independence movement from 1907 and became the first president of the new republic after World War I.
Outtake from edited March of Time story"Prelude to Conquest" Cameraman's dope sheet available in departmental files.
Czechoslovakian Prime Minister Hodza in his office. President Masaryk with the Czech Legion. Czech motorized army, cavalry. 1932 Sokol Festival in Prague. Bata (shoe) store in Prague.
March of Time -- outtakes -- Hodza; Masaryk; Czech army; festival; Prague