The first president of the Czech Republic, leader of the Velvet revolution in 1989, playwright, dissident; the second wife of Václav Havel, former first lady of the Czech Republic (1997-2003); former president of the USA (1993-2001). The picture was taken during Havel's last official presidential visit in America at Gala evening: "Václav Havel - The Playwright as President". Sitting in the background: American rock singer Lou Reed and performer Laurie Anderson.
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