"Freedom means responsibility." The Learned Society commemorates The Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy at Národní třída

Representatives of the Learned Society today laid a wreath at the commemorative plaque on Národní třída in Prague, which marks the events of 17 November 1989. The wreath bore the timeless quote from Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk: "Freedom means responsibility."

A candle was lit in front of the plaque by mathematician Jan Trlifaj.  

From left: mathematician Martin Loebl – Chair of the Learned Society, philosopher and theologian Lenka Karfíková – Chair of the 4th Section of Social and Human Sciences, physician Michal Anděl – Chair of the 3rd Section of Biomedical Sciences, and physicist Rupert Leitner – Chair of the 1st Section of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.  

The honorary guard at the memorial site was traditionally held by scouts and members of the Sokol movement.  

*"Freedom means responsibility."* The quote by Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk featured on the ribbon of the wreath laid by representatives of the Learned Society at the commemorative plaque on Národní třída on 17 November 2024.