Marking the 73rd anniversary of the end of World War Two, the U.S. Embassy in Prague hosted the Convoy of Liberty on Friday, April 27. The tour was officially launched by the U.S. Ambassador Stephen. In the days following this event, American diplomats will also participate in many ceremonies commemorating the liberation of the country from Nazi occupation in 1945.
The Convoy, which is cohosted by the U.S. Embassy, is the traditional tour of Bohemia by military history clubs in authentic, refurbished vehicles from World War II. This tradition began more than ten years ago. The convoy is a tribute to the U.S. army that liberated Western and part of Southern Bohemia. The authentic World War II allied military vehicles will be driven by a dedicated group of men and women wearing period uniforms. Individual military history clubs will ride along the routes of allied armies.
The commemorations will culminate during the Liberation Festival in Pilsen on May 6th.
