National Democratic Party (Czechoslovakia)
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The National Democratic Party (Československá národní demokracie, later Národní demokracie, National Democrats) was a First Republic right-wing political party
in Czechoslovakia
. It was founded by Karel Kramář
in 1919, after the creation of independent Czechoslovakia from the Austria-Hungary Empire
. Nominally it is the successor of the Young Czech Party
of Austrian-Hungarian times.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia or Czecho-Slovakia was a sovereign state in Central Europe which existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until 1992...
. It was founded by Karel Kramář
Karel Kramár
Karel Kramář was a Czech politician.- Biography :Leader of the Young Czech Party in Austria-Hungary and later of the National Democratic Party in Czechoslovakia...
in 1919, after the creation of independent Czechoslovakia from the Austria-Hungary Empire
Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary , more formally known as the Kingdoms and Lands Represented in the Imperial Council and the Lands of the Holy Hungarian Crown of Saint Stephen, was a constitutional monarchic union between the crowns of the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary in...
. Nominally it is the successor of the Young Czech Party
Young Czech Party
The Young Czech Party was formed in 1874. It initiated the democratization of Czech political parties and led to the establishment of the political base of Czechoslovakia.- Background :...
of Austrian-Hungarian times.