City of Wilber Welcomes the Czech Republic President for the First Time
Pavel said the visit could expand cooperation in business, education and defense as thousands of Nebraskans with Czech ancestry marked the bond.
- On Thursday, Czech Republic President Petr Pavel toured Wilber, Nebraska, the "Czech Capital of the USA," nearly 5,000 miles from Prague to strengthen historic ties between the two nations.
- Pavel, attending the UN General Assembly in New York, extended his U.S. visit to meet with Governor Jim Pillen and University of Nebraska-Lincoln leaders to discuss economic, educational, and defense cooperation.
- Performances by the Wilber Czech Alumni Band and traditional dancers greeted the president, while University of Nebraska System President Jeff Gold presented Pavel with a Nebraska football jersey during the celebration.
- Mayor Roger Chrans proclaimed September 24 "President Petr Pavel Day" at Sokol Hall, honoring the visit and the community's long-standing dedication to preserving Czech heritage and traditions.
- Pavel said Nebraska's embrace of Czech culture serves as encouragement to citizens back home, noting that "transatlantic bonds ultimately rest on people who understand why free societies need one another.
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City of Wilber welcomes the Czech Republic President for the first time
WILBER, Neb. (KLKN) – Despite the downpour of rain on Thursday, young cultural dancers performed, the Wilber Czech Alumni Band made traditional tunes and generations of families showed up to welcome the President of the Czech Republic to Wilber with pride. The City’s Mayor, Roger Chrans announced at Sokol Hall, that September 24th would officially be ‘President Petr Pavel’ Day....
Czech president visits Wilbur, Nebraska to strengthen historic ties
Nearly 5,000 miles from the capital of the Czech Republic, the country's president, Petr Pavel, surveyed shop shelves brimming with items one might find near Prague Castle. Pavel, who was in the country for the UN General Assembly, said the relationship between Nebraska and the Czech Republic is unique and looked for ways to grow the historic bond, visiting with Gov. Jim Pillen, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and business leaders.
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Lincoln Journal StarCzech president talks about deep connections with Nebraska during visit
The bonds between thousands of Nebraskans of Czech descent and the country of 11 million people in Central Europe remain strong, said Czech President Petr Pavel.
President Petr Pavel visited the US National Guard base in Nebraska on Thursday. The Czech military has been cooperating with the local branch of the armed forces for more than 30 years. The Americans appreciated the benefits of cooperation for both sides, saying they have a lot to learn from the Czechs. Nebraska Military Department Director Craig Strong also presented his guest with a ceremonial tomahawk, while Pavel entertained those present w…
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