AHF NATIONAL NEWS
4/28/2006
- Texas House of Representatives adopts AHF 1956 Resolution
and congratulates the American Hungarian Federation on its 100th anniversary.
AHF's 1956 Commemoration Committee announced a nationwide effort urging
state houses and governors to adopt resolutions honoring the heroes
of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Texas became the first state to
adopt the resolution. Special thanks to Chris Cutrone, President of
the AHF Texas Chapter in Austin, and Phillip Aronoff, Honorary Consul
of Hungary in Houston.
The Houston
Chronicle published an Op-Ed calling attention to our resolution.
We need your help! AHF is calling on all member organizations
and friends to promote this important effort! How can
you help? [read
more]
4/26/2006
- The American Hungarian Federation announces Memorial
Day Commemoration Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
on May 29, 2006. Representatives from NATO, both the US and Hungarian
military, Hungarian American leaders, and the Ambassador and representatives
from the Hungarian Embassy are expected to attend. Arlington National
is the final resting place for a number of Hungarian American Congressional
Medal of Honor recipients. [read
more]
4/25/2006
- AHF shows unity and elects new leadership at National
Meeting. The American Hungarian Federation held its National
Convention at the Garfield Hungarian Club in New Jersey on April 22nd.
AHF Members from across the United States met to ensure unity and
common purpose and successfully elected a new leadership to lead the
organization in its Centennial Year. [read
more]
4/19/2006
- The American Hungarian Federation and the Hungarian
Scouts of Washington, DC May 20th Gala Fundraiser. Proceeds
of the evening to support a series of events commemorating the 50th
anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and the Hungarian historical
communities living in the countries neighboring Hungary. Honorary
Chairs include Hungarian American community leaders and Congressmen
Tom Lantos, Daniel W. Lipinski, Thaddeus G. McCotter, and Frank R.
Wolf. [read
more and reserve your seat by May 10th!] Yes, you can pay online!
4/18/2006
- The American Hungarian Federation responds to European
Commissioner Rehn's view that conditions relating to the
Hungarian historical community living in Romania are satisfactory.
The letter states, "More than a decade after the collapse of
communism, Romania has yet to fulfill its promises to its more than
1.5 million strong ethnic Hungarians." [read
more]
Additional Resources on Transylvania:
3/29/2006
- The American Hungarian Federation helps organize
Congressional Reception with the Central East European Coalition (CEEC).
The CEEC is a coalition of 18 national ethnic groups. The CEEC was
a major player in the first round of NATO's enlargement and promotes
democratic development in the region. [read
more]
3/22/2006
- AHF unveils 1956 Statue prototype
for the Nation's Capital...AHF's 1956 Commemoration Committee
is seeking your help to erect a statue in Washington, D.C. devoted
to the heroes of the Hungarian Revolution. The AHF plan calls for
an actual-size statue to be placed prominently in Washington while
we raise funds for its bronze replacement. Seen here with his prototype
design is renowned sculptor Gyuri Hollosy, who was responsible for
the Boston Liberty Square memorial. At the recent Capitol Reception
honoring 1848, Congressman Tom Lantos mentioned his intent to place
a 1956 memorial in Washington. We must ensure this remarkable design
is selected! Contact bryandawson@americanhungarianfederation.org
and join the 1956 Commemoration Committee!
3/16/2006
- The American Hungarian Federation participates in
protest over anti-democratic developments in Belarus. In
a show of solidarity with fellow CEEC members, demonstrators gathered
in front of the Belarusian Embassy in Washington, DC [read
more]
3/15/2006
- AHF members attend Capitol event honoring the 1848
revolution and Hungarian Contributions to Democracy. March
15th marks Hungary's National Day and the anniversary of its historic
1848 democratic revolution led by Louis Kossuth. President Bush said,
“I believe the example of Hungary proves that freedom is universal.
I believe everybody desires to live in freedom. It's an example that
tyranny can never stamp out the desire to be free.” Numerous
AHF members joined the event chair, Congressman Tom Lantos and distiguished
speakers and guests that included Congressmen Hastert and Pelosi,
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld, and Hungarian Ambassador Simonyi. [read
more] With Video!
3/1/2006
- The "Butcher of Budapest" - The Washington Post
publishes AHF article on the "Consequences of the Secret Speech."
AHF Assoc. President Frank Koszorus, Jr., wrote the article
in reaction to Anne Applebaum's "Happy Anniversary, Nikita Khrushchev."
"One consequence of the "secret speech" that Ms. Applebaum
didn't mention was the destabilizing impact it had on Soviet-dominated
Central and Eastern Europe." [download
the article]
3/1/2006
- Dr. Horváth János Washingtonban: Amerikai
Magyar Szövetség Kitüntetése / Dr.
Janos Horvath in Washington: Receives AHF's highest honor, the Col.
Commandant Michael Kovats Medal of Freedom.
János
Horváth, a senior member of the Parliament of Hungary representing
the Fidesz-Hungarian Civic Party, visited several North American Hungarian
communities between February 26 and March 6. The key purpose of his
trip was to underline the significance of the upcoming general Parliamentary
elections to be held in April in Hungary, and to spread the news to
those Hungarians with voting rights that they may cast their votes
at the Hungarian Embassies and Consulates abroad including those in
the US and Canada for the first time if they mail their requests with
the selected location to the appropriate local authorities in Hungary
within the somewhat restrictive statutory deadlines. [read
more]
Continuing
news - AHF providing free Websites on the 1956
Portal (www.hungary1956.com) to member organizations as they
prepare for the 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution. If
you know of any organization or group planning events for the commemoration
of 1956, please contact us. The American Hungarian Federation is sponsoring
the 1956 Portal as part of its goals to coordinate and assist member
organizations across the country.
The 1956 Portal serves as a central information resource for 1956
activities as our community prepares for the 50th Anniversary of the
Hungarian Revolution. The Portal also includes Audio and
Video files! If you have additional photos or have plans
you would like to promote, contact us! Write to bryandawson@americanhungarianfederation.org
[See www.hungary1956.com]
Featured
Videos
Note:
You will need the free RealAudio Player to see these videos. Click
[here]
to download.
"Five
Days of Freedom in Budapest" - "Budapest is in revolt.
With uncontrolled fury, crowds set fire to Russian flags... The impossible
has happened. A handful of heroes has shaken the communist world to
its foundations." (5.2 Mb)
2/27/2006
- New Video posted to the 1956 Portal! "News
Magazine of the Screen" presented "Flight from Hungary"
in early 1957 featuring video taken after the brutal Soviet re-occupation.
"This is battered Budapest under the brutal Russian boot, Soviet
tanks roam the streets under the ruins they laid as communist secret
police hunt down heroic Freedom Fighters. 25,000 Hungarians are dead."
A fascinating video, it also includes news about the Suez Crisis and
more glimpes into life during this time.
A new book by Rebecca McEldowney and an article by Attila
Ürményházi in Tasmania were also added to the publications
section.
[See www.hungary1956.com]
Continuing news -
A Centennial Celebration!
The American Hungarian Federation turned 100 - Join and help
us represent the interests of our community! The
American Hungarian Federation (AHF), was founded in 1906 in Cleveland,
Ohio. Among the oldest ethnic organizations in the US, AHF was established
as an association of Hungarian societies, institutions and churches
to "defend the interest of Americans of Hungarian origin in the
United States." The American Hungarian Federation strives to
unite the American Hungarian community through work that supports
common goals. AHF is a national, non-partisan, independent umbrella
organization representing the interests of the Hungarian American
community. Members are reminded to send dues before March
31st. [more
about us]
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AHF features books and articles written by AHF members on both our
main
site and our 1956
Portal for publications devoted to 1956.
The latest member books added:
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![Rebecca McEldowney's "Soul of Flesh: A Novel of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution"](http://www.americanhungarianfederation.org/images/pubs/mceldowney_soulofflesh_xm.jpg) Rebecca
McEldowney's "Soul of Flesh: A Novel of the 1956 Hungarian
Revolution" [ read
more]
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![Dr. Katalin Kadar Lynn's "Tibor Eckhard in His Own Words: An Autobiography"](http://www.americanhungarianfederation.org/images/pubs/eckhard_tibor_xs.jpg) Dr.
Katalin Kadar Lynn's "Tibor Eckhard in His Own Words: An Autobiography"
[ read
more]
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ALERTS
Property
Restitution in Serbia-Montenegro: June Deadline Approaches
US Embassy reports: "Serbia and Montenegro is one of the last
countries in the region to tackle the difficult issue of restitution
of property seized or expropriated by the former communist governments.
Private American citizens, and other claimants, are often frustrated
by the lack of progress on this issue. The U.S. Embassy continues to
raise this issue with government officials at the highest levels. Restitution
of seized or expropriated properties differs, depending upon whether
the property is located in Serbia or Montenegro." [Read
Details in English]
Also see the State Department's Country
Reports on Human Rights Practices in Serbia and Montenegro
Szerbiában nem az igazi a restitúció
Szerbiában egyelõre várat magára a II.
világháborút követõen vagyonuktól
megfosztottak kárpótlása. Törvény még
nem született a kártalanításról, de
egy jogszabály tavaly nyár óta érvényben
van, melynek értelmében 2006. június 30-áig
a kárvallottaknak vagy leszármazottaiknak be kell nyújtaniuk
a Szerb Köztársaság vagyonjogi igazgatóságának
az ellenszolgáltatás nélkül elvett vagyonuk
visszaszármaztatására vonatkozó igényt,
a megfelelõ dokumentáció kíséretében.
[read
more]
AHF MEMBER NEWS
Featured
Member
Bobbie
Kalman, an AHF Kovats Circle Member, is a co-founder of
Crabtree Publishing and one of the most prolific authors of children's
books. She recently completed a book targeted at older children chronicling
her experiences as a 9-year-old in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956,
entitled "Refugee Child."
Meet Bobbie!
Bobbie
will attend AHF's May Gala in Washington on May 20th. She has
donated a number of books and will autograph posters of her "Refugee
Child" for participants.
You can also meet Bobbie at Book
Expo America in Washington, DC:
Friday May 19th, 9-6
Saturday May 20th, 9-6
Sunday May 21st, 9-4
Crabtree Booth #5819
Read more about her on
[Featured
Members]
California
Society for Hungarian Philately exhibition, Washington, DC:
May 27 - June 3, 2006
Washington 2006 is one of the largest stamp shows to occur every
10 years, and this year SHP has been assigned a booth in the prime
area of the Society Booths' section. AHF is preparing commemorative
envelopes for sale and Plans are made to have SHP / Washington '06
souvenir covers available at the booth.
Read more about SHP on their Website [www.hungarianphilately.org].
More information on the World Philatelic Exhibition can be found here:
[www.washington-2006.org]
Washington,
DC
3/26/2006
- AHF of Washington, DC's annual 1848 commemoration.
The Chapel at Wesley Theological Seminary at American University was
the setting for this year's commemoration which featured speeches on
Louis Kossuth and the implications of 1848 on recent Hungarian politics
and ethnic relations in the Carpathian Basin. Speakers included Ambassador
Andras Simonyi, AHF DC President Frank Koszorus, Andras Ferenc Bodor,
and performances by local youth and the Bátori József
Hungarian Scouts Troop. [read
more]
20th Semiannual Hungarian Picnic
Saturday, May 13, 2006, 3:00 pm to dark
Rock Creek Park
Web: www.hungaria.org/picnic
Info: hungarianpicnicdc@yahoo.com
Hungarian students and young professionals in the Washington, DC Metropolitan
Area cordially invite you and your friends to our semiannual picnic.
Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and music. (if you would like
to play soccer or volleyball, please, dress appropriately). The picnic
is free but your tax-deductible contribution is welcome. Suggested donations:
$10 per person. Bring your donations to the picnic or send a check in
advance. Please make checks payable to AHEA (American Hungarian Educators'
Association) and send to:
AHEA, Picnic Spring 2006
4515 Willard Ave 2210
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Florida
Naples, FL: The American Foundation for
Hungarian Youth and Culture - 1956 Memorial Statue receives
approval from Collier County Board of Commissioners!
The Foundation supports education and awareness of Hungarian Culture
in Naples and in Hungary, primarily among youth. They are also making
plans to commemorate the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Support the cause
by purchasing Ribbon Car Magnets to commemorate the 1956 Fight for Freedom.
It says "USA 1776 / Hungary 1956: Freedom is not Free." Magnets
cost 1-4 magnets cost $5.00 each, with quantity discounts. Tax-deductible
donations are also appreciated. Contact Andrew Evva, President at (239)
593-9513 or asevva@aol.com
New Jersey
Exhibition: April 9 - October 1, 2006
Balazs Szabo; Fantastic Realist - A Retrospective of
Paintings and Works on Paper. This artist was born in Hungary and arrived
in America following the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. His portraits,
Surrealist images and richly colorful Hawaiian motifs are all to be
shown as part of this exhibition. Balazs Szabo is an AHF member. His
official site: www.balazsart.com
New
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Amerikai Magyar Szó / A Hid is the largest Hungarian-language
paper in the United States
This former AHF paper is now operated by AHF's István Petermann,
a young Hungarian-American entrepreneur originally from Transylvania.
This well-produced American weekly for the Hungarian community recently
expanded its circulation and is now available at over 2500 locations
across the United States. This is a full-featured 30-50 page paper that
even includes a "Kids Corner." For information, call 1-877-A-MAGYAR.
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1956 Miles to Help Hungary
AHF's Laszlo Buda is raising funds for United Way Hungary by riding
his bicycle 1956 miles by October 23, 2006. He is seeking pledges/sponsorships
in this 50th anniversary year of the Hungarian Revolution. "Laz"
rode 1210 miles last year, so this would be 50% more - quite a physical
challenge! Contact him at lazbuda@yahoo.com
Hungarian
Scholarship Fund (HSF)
The American Hungarian Federation recently added $1000.00 to its effort
at raising funds to the Hungarian Scholarship Fund that supports ethnic
Hungarian students in the successor states in the Carpathian Basin.
The Federation gave $5000.00 in 2005, and needs your support to surpass
that number. Known as the "Professor Paprika," Bela Bognar
grows and sells paprika to raise money. [read
more] about the Hungarian Scholarship Fund and DONATE!
Massachusetts
Exhibition on 1956 Hungarian
Revolution in downtown Boston's Prudential Center
Dr. Gabor Garai, Honorary Hungarian Consul in Boston, is planning and
exhibition that aims to educate the public about the 1956 Hungarian
Revolution. The Prudential Center agreed to provide an well-trafficked
area for the display. Planned is a photo exhibit and other artifacts.
Maryland
"Freedom
Dance" re-tells the inspiring story of a Hungarian-born artist
named Edward Hilbert who (with his newly wedded wife, Judy)
made a dangerous escape from occupied Hungary in 1956 during the violent
Hungarian Revolution, taking refuge in the land of Edward's dreams:
America! Throughout their 4 months on the road, Edward, the child star
of the Hungarian classic film "Meseauto," kept a journal in
cartoon form illustrating various episodes from his adventure. The filmmakers
need your financial support to complete this unique project and are
even selling original artwork by the artist and stills from the film.
Meet the filmmakers at the AHF
May Gala in Washington. [read
more]
Attention
Hungarians who came to the US during World War II or the 1956 Revolution:
AHF Member Barbara Lanciers is a theatre artist (performer / director
/ choreographer) from New York City and a recent transplant to Baltimore,
Maryland. She is working on the creation of a performance piece based
on her grandmother's escape from Budapest to the US in 1944. The project
is a entitled, "Leaves with A Name." Barbara is in conceptual
stages. If you are interested in helping her or being interviewed, contact
her at blanciers@googlemail.com
California
AHF's Dr. Istvan Tuba
The Third Resource: A Universal Ideology of Economics; A Tribute to
the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The universal Tuba Doctrines
will revolutionize man's thinking about world economics (2005).
Available on the [AHF
bookstore]
Featured
Link
The Hungary Page and "Nobel Prize Winners & Famous
Hungarians"
Do you think you know something about famous Hungarians? Think again!
See "Nobel Prize Winners and Famous Hungarians" on www.thehungarypage.com
Béla
Barényi
Father of the Volkswagen Beetle, Passive Safety, Occupant Safety Cell,
Collapsible Steering System, AND the Seat Belt! Because Porsche was
credited with the invention, Berényi went to the German courts
in 1955 and won. Barényi asked for only 1 German Mark as compensation.
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