30 Years On:
The 1989 Romanian Revolution
In December 1989, on the heels of velvet revolutions in neighboring communist countries, Romanians rose up against long-term communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Hundreds lost their lives in the fight for hard-won democratic freedoms. Soon thereafter, Romania embarked upon the journey into democracy and its subsequent offerings, joining NATO in 2004 and the European Union in 2007. In the 30 years since the revolution, Romanians secured newly won rights, such as free movement of peoples, free press, better access to justice and other fundamental rights. Ambassador Maior and Dr. Deletant will discuss the rule of law, administrative challenges, the strategic importance of the Black Sea, and NATO and EU memberships.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
5:00-7:00 pm
The GW Museum and Textile Museum
701 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052
NOTE: RSVP is required but does not guarantee admission.
Admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis
