The first Czechoslovak president, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, is inseparable from the values of the First Czechoslovak Republic (1918–1938). The three initials of his name, ‘TGM’, represented democracy and Czech statehood. His extraordinary personality inspired respect and Czechoslovak citizens were…

The official and personal expression of respect and support of the President of the Republic has been often expressed through gifts. Gifts range from the material to the symbolic, from honorary citizenship to conventional congratulations on personal anniversaries and important days. In the context…